Island Bay, Southern Suburbs

37452483

A place where the kids can grow up, play in the backyard, and make plenty of memories, 24 Melbourne Road is a beauty and well worth your time. This character-filled 1920s Island Bay villa blends the charm of its era with modern open-plan living, great family spaces, and a west-facing backyard made for summer afternoons.

Property Features include:

• Four bedrooms spread over 180sqm with plenty of room for the whole family.
• Modern open-plan kitchen, dining, and living flows easily out to the deck and backyard.
• Sunny west-facing lawn and backyard, also includes a spa for those starry nights.
• Separate media room with soundproofing, ideal for movie nights, gaming, or teenagers wanting their own space.
• The media room could also be converted into a fifth bedroom if required; it even still has a hidden window!
• One family bathroom and two toilets for everyday convenience.
• Built-in study nook which can be cleverly closed up and hidden away.
• One off-street car park.
• Large basement providing loads of storage for bikes, surfboards, tools and all the other things family life brings.
• Classic 1920s villa character with the practicality needed for modern family living.
• Elevated position, outside flood zone – see 2026 LIM.

Island Bay is one of Wellington’s most popular family suburbs for good reason. You’re close to the beach, the Parade, local cafes, shops, schools, parks and plenty of places to get outdoors. Whether it’s grabbing a coffee, heading down to the beach, walking the kids to the park or enjoying a summer afternoon at home in the backyard, the lifestyle is hard to beat.

24 Melbourne Road is a home with space to grow, room for the kids and the kind of location that makes family life easy.

Tender closes 12pm Thursday 15th October 2026 at Tommy’s Real Estate Limited, 209 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington. (Vendor reserves the right to sell prior)