Faded and Frayed but Profits to be Made

A faded face that's seen better days and needs appearance medicine without the Botox this awesome 1950s ex-State house is ready to be spruced up and returned to something above and beyond her former glory. Blocks this size - 895 sqm FREEHOLD(approx) in Mt Roskill are getting scarce. The AUP zoning of Mixed Housing Suburban adds to the attraction as does the recent refurbishment of the interior making it habitable for tenants if you want to retain that yield for now.

The 137 sqm (approx.) home itself is a three-bedroom dwelling clad in fibrous cement with a tiled roof - typical of the era and facing the street, elevated and enjoying all day sunshine. A pleasantly modernised kitchen with laundry incorporated, a ground floor rumpus room with exterior access for extra living, and there's a small sun terrace at the front door. The separate standalone single garage makes for handy storage while the reno is in progress as does the subfloor basement and a sizeable sloping rear section features several mature trees.

Zoned for and walking distance to Waikowhai Intermediate and Mt Roskill Grammar, the close proximity to Keith Hay Park, Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre, public transport, and a 22-minute commute to the CBD adds up to a property that has all the right stuff - the only thing missing from the frame is you and your Bunnings Power Pass card.