Stroll to the Octagon or Dunedin’s historic railway station from this cosy, modernised character villa. Soak up Dunedin's heritage vibe while keeping snug this winter. Two heat-pumps, new wool carpet & heated tile flooring in bathroom. Netflix, Nespresso, great internet & WFH space. Handy to great eateries & bars, organic groceries, Green Belt, Hospital, University & local points of interest. Octagon 1.3km Toitu Museum 1.2km Railway Station 1.6km University & Hospital 2.1 km St Clair 4.5km This Edwardian gabled cottage is light and airy with ornate plaster ceilings and all-day sun. Guests will enjoy the remodelled bathroom, stylish furnishings and neutral tones. The front door opens to a grand hallway with an ornate plaster ceiling, archways and polished Rimu floorboards. The passageway is adorned with a coat rack, eclectic botanical art and historic photographs of Dunedin. One of the twin bays on the north-facing frontage features a combined lounge and dining room with a three seater couch, armchair, 42" Smart TV, bookcase and a circular dining table with four chairs. The larger of the two bedrooms features a dedicated work space that occupies the second bay. With unlimited fast Broadband in the this accomodation, the home is ideal for WFH. Both bedrooms are furnished with good quality queen-sized beds. The master has an electric blanket on the bed over winter months and contains a large kauri desk, a scotch dresser, luggage rack and a heat-pump for winter warmth. The second bedroom is smaller with morning sun, views of the city and a peep of the harbour. A large wooden chest contains extra blankets and doubles as a luggage rack to accommodate a large suitcase. There is also a wardrobe in this room. The kitchen has a west-facing window behind the breakfast bar that catches late afternoon sun. Two upholstered barstools provide a place for enjoying your morning coffee, cocktail hour or casual dining. There is plenty of bench space for meal preparation and a full-sized fridge / freezer for stowing chilled food. New appliances include a black Haier dishwasher, Belling pyrolitic oven, Ariston ceramic stovetop, Sharp microwave and Nespresso coffee machine. For winter cosiness there is a wall-mounted Dimplex panel heater with thermostat in the kitchen and second bedroom. The lounge and master bedroom are warmed by sunshine and heat-pumps that double as air conditioning units for year-round comfort. Set the house to your goldilocks zone. Luxurious Cavalier Bremworth wool carpets make the two bedrooms and lounge snug over the cooler months. The double brick construction keeps the villa cool in summer and warm in winter. Head to one of many local eateries, check out the Farmers Market (Saturday morning) at the Railway Station, Taste Nature or Princes Street Butcher for fresh and organic produce then cook up a storm using the well-equipped kitchen. Need to bake a cake for a special occasion? We have your back. Modern conveniences include a tiled bathroom with underfloor heating, heated towel rail, wall heater, a shower and recessed LED down lights. A European laundry in the hallway keeps the washing machine, clothes dryer, compact laundry tub, iron & ironing board convenient but out of view. Abundant amenities include complimentary local snacks and a hot beverage selection, Netflix, Nespresso (capsules supplied) and a small guest library. 83 is the Walkability Score for this property meaning it is "Very Walkable" ie you can walk to do most errands.