Living in Sought-After Tarikaka
Nestled within the historic Tarikaka settlement, this delightful 1920s Wellington Railway Cottage offers charm, warmth, and effortless liveability in equal measure. Located within a heritage area and set on a flat, fenced corner site, this home enjoys classic street presence and a welcoming sense of arrival.
Inside, three bedrooms, light-filled living spaces with rich timber flooring, and easy indoor-outdoor flow create an inviting home that feels both cosy and practical. With a sunny rear deck, established garden, and good storage, this is a superb option for first-home buyers, professionals, young families, downsizers, and character-home lovers seeking a well-located home with heart. Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, there is the option to continue running the property as short-term accommodation or purchase fully or partially furnished by negotiation.
What makes this home special:

• Welcoming, comfortable, and versatile open-plan living and dining
• Well-laid-out semi-open-plan kitchen positioned for easy connection to daily living and entertaining
• Three bedrooms, including a large primary with double wardrobe, a second double, and a single ideal for a child, guest, or home office
• Stylishly renovated bathroom with a shower over the bath and tiled finishes
• Excellent indoor-outdoor connection via French doors to a super-sunny rear deck with pergola and garden, the perfect space for relaxing or hosting
• Excellent storage, including a separate garden/tool shed, dedicated laundry/storage, attic access, and hall linen cupboard
• Year-round comfort with double glazing, central heat pump heating, woodburner, HRV system, gas hot water, and bathroom underfloor heating
• Drive-on access to a car pad, adding valuable off-street parking

Set between the popular villages of Ngaio and Khandallah, this home enjoys the best of community living with boutique shops, cafés, parks, schools, childcare facilities, and excellent transport links close by. A short walk to train and bus services makes commuting to the Wellington CBD convenient, while weekends can be spent exploring nearby Mount Kaukau or enjoying facilities at the Nairnville Recreation Centre.

This is a wonderful opportunity to secure a delightful home in one of Wellington's most tightly held and charming heritage neighbourhoods.

Please contact Phil Mears on 021 504 058 to arrange a viewing, with times set around current Airbnb bookings.

Tender closes 12pm Wednesday 6th May 2026 at Tommy's Real Estate Limited, 209 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington. (Vendor reserves the right to sell prior)