16 Rutherford Road Marewa, Napier City

Built in 1939 and extended in 1955, this weatherboard home on Rutherford Road has aged beautifully where it counts: solid timber joinery, generous windows, and the kind of warm, settled feel that newer builds at this price simply can't replicate.

The layout works harder than the square footage suggests. Two proper bedrooms, plus a charming sunroom off the second bedroom, built to the same quality as the rest of the house and with French doors to a terrace, that works beautifully as a dressing room, reading nook, or second lounge. A compliant wood fire and heat pump keep things comfortable year-round.

Yes, the kitchen is original. For a buyer with vision, that's not a problem. It's an opportunity to put your own stamp on the heart of the home, without paying for someone else's renovation choices. The laundry also serves as a butler's pantry to give you a smart, functional starting point.

Outside: picket fence, tidy gardens, large single garage. A short flat walk to Marewa village with cafés, shops, and cycle routes on your doorstep.

Genuine character at an honest price, ready for its next chapter.