Looking for: Someone who appreciates character over cookie-cutter. Someone who sees beauty in craftsmanship, values a good story, and isn't afraid of a little history.

Meet The Oaks.

Believed to date back to the 1890s, this remarkable home has spent well over a century becoming part of the fabric of Featherston. Once known as The Viles Home and proudly featured on the town's Heritage Trail, it has been lovingly cared for through generations and is now ready to welcome its next owners.

Its best features? Original hand-carved timber detailing, a charming phone nook, cast iron stove, clawfoot bath, and the kind of warmth and personality that simply can't be recreated in a new build. Thoughtful modern updates have ensured today's comforts sit comfortably alongside yesterday's craftsmanship.

Flexible and easy-going, The Oaks offers three bedrooms plus a versatile additional room that could become a fourth bedroom, home office, studio or teen retreat. The master enjoys its own ensuite, while multiple living areas provide plenty of room to gather with family or retreat for a little peace and quiet. At the heart of the home is a generous country-style kitchen with butcher's block benches and a plumbed fridge-freezer, where conversations are just as likely to linger as dinner.

Outside, there's just as much to fall for. Original stables provide a reminder of days gone by, while established gardens, a double garage, ample off-street parking and future subdivision potential (subject to council approval) offer exciting possibilities for the future.

Comfort comes naturally too, thanks to two heat pumps, a wood burner and HRV system, while the location means cafés, shops, schools, the train station, medical centre, pools, tennis courts and gym are all within an easy stroll.

Relationship status? The current owners have loved every chapter they've written here, but they're genuinely ready to hand the keys to someone new. They're motivated to meet buyers who can see what makes The Oaks so special and are ready to begin their own story.

If you've been searching for a home with soul, substance and a history worth preserving, this could be the perfect match. The Oaks is ready when you are.