Wellington’s Most Compelling Homes (April)
Working in real estate, we get to see and spend time in some pretty incredible properties and so far 2026 has been no exception! We have some really special, unique and compelling homes on the market right now, everything from character Mt Vic villas and an inner-city apartment to a first home buyer’s dream and a contemporary architectural beauty in Khandallah.
So, today we wanted to introduce a new monthly installment of the Journal ‘Wellington’s Most Compelling Homes’ where we highlight these unique properties and their most compelling features. Whilst we profile these properties over on our social media pages, we think they deserve an extra shoutout here with our Bulletin/Journal readers.
Whether you’re looking to buy, seeing what’s out there or you simply love admiring beautifully presented homes, there’s something here for everyone…
16 Hawker Street, Mt Victoria
16 Hawker St, Mt Victoria
‘Sun, Space & Garaging in The Heart of Mt Vic’ - RV: $2,110,000
16 Hawker Street in Mt Victoria is a beautifully modernised character home, blending classic Mt Victoria turn of the century features with contemporary living. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living spaces, its generous size and practical layout lends itself perfectly to a family looking for comfortable inner-city living.
But with 16 Hawker Street, you won’t just find a gorgeous character home, this beauty also boasts 3 garages - a rare and very compelling feature for an inner-city home. With one garage accessed on Hawker Street and an additional double garage above a generous workspace accessed on Earls Terrace, there is more than enough space here for multiple cars, a workshop and storage.
Learn more about 16 Hawker Street Here
Watch the video tour Here
4/8 Leeds Street, Te Aro
4/8 Leeds St, Te Aro
‘No Car Needed Here!’ - Asking Price: $375,000
It doesn’t get much more inner-city than 4/8 Leeds Street! This one bedroom apartment in the heart of Te Aro is the perfect central bolthole for a working professional or couple. Just steps from Cuba Street, this apartment is walking distance from some of the best eateries, stores, bars and galleries in our little city.
18 Austin St, Mt Victoria
18 Austin St, Mount Victoria
‘One Of Mt Vic’s Best’ - BEO: $2,850,000
18 Austin Street would have to be one of the most beautifully renovated Mt Victoria homes we’ve come across. With 3 bedrooms, 2 living spaces, a sheltered courtyard/garden, an office and 2 bathrooms (plus a downstairs powder room), this home has space for days!
But it’s 18 Austin Street’s magazine-worthy appearance that really makes this home stand out from the rest. With interior design by Bridget Foley, garden design by Rachael Matthews at Hedge and designer lighting from Graypants and Bauhaus, spending time in this property feels like stepping into the pages of an interior design magazine.
The seamless blend of character features and contemporary living at 18 Austin Street is one of my favourite examples of a character home renovation done right.
Learn more about 18 Austin Street Here
Watch the video tour Here
14 Lochiel Road, Khandallah
14 Lochiel Road, Khandallah
‘Architecture That Inspires’
While we’re on the subject of magazine-worthy style, 14 Lochiel Road is another home that embodies considered design and beautiful landscaping. Designed by Wellington’s iconic Novak + Middleton architects, the quiet luxury of this home and the endless amount of high-quality details and features makes this an incredibly unique property.
As a lover of architecture and design, 14 Lochiel Road is one of those homes that has me feeling inspired on the job. The impeccable attention to detail in this home is evident in every space, from its 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms to the open-plan living area, gorgeous kitchen and self-contained studio.
Learn more about 14 Lochiel Road Here
Watch the video tour Here
489 Ohiro Road, Brooklyn
489 Ohiro Road, Brooklyn
‘Your First Home?’ - BEO: $595,000
489 Ohiro Road is a first home buyer's dream, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a cleverly designed L-shaped open-plan living area. Built in the 1960s, this weatherboard home is perfectly laid out for family living and its large north-facing deck provides plenty of opportunity for outdoor living.
93 Elizabeth St, Mt Victoria
93 Elizabeth St, Mount Victoria
‘The Definition of Tightly Held’ - BEO: $895,000
This charming 1800s single level villa offers gorgeous character features, a generous bedroom, light-filled open plan living and a separate studio. For those that love character Mount Victoria homes, this one is a real cutie, the bay window, native timber floors and stained glass being some of its most enduring features.
But the thing that makes this home especially compelling is the fact that it’s only been owned by two families in more than 130 years! It’s not often that we come across a property that has been so tightly held, but it’s clear why the previous owners have loved spending time here at 93 Elizabeth Street, it has a truly special energy.