53 Handyside Street, Tawa, Wellington, 5028, New Zealand

Welcome to 53 & 53A Handyside Street in Tawa – a stylishly renovated 3-bedroom home with a BONUS fully consented self-contained studio, set on a generous, sun-soaked section with subdivision potential.

 

Nestled at the quiet end of a cul-de-sac and overlooking a picturesque park, this versatile property is just moments from public transport, shops, schools and more. Whether you’re after modern family living, extra income, or long-term land banking – this one delivers.

 

Key Home Highlights:

 

• Open-plan kitchen, perfect for the ‘Master Chef’ in your family

 

• Spacious master bedroom with peaceful reading nook – ideal for your morning matcha, tea or coffee

 

• Two additional bedrooms downstairs – great for family, flatmates or guests

 

• Two stylish bathrooms: one with a relaxing bath, the other with separate shower and integrated laundry

 

Self-Contained Studio (Fully Consented!)

 

• Private entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and great natural light

 

• Ideal for Airbnb, tenants (to help offset the mortgage), extended family, or work-from-home office

 

Storage & Extras:

 

• Massive under-house storage for bikes, tools, kayaks – or even a creative workshop or home gym

 

• Additional storage under the studio

 

Outdoors:

 

• Generous backyard for kids and pets to play

 

• Space to grow your own garden – complete with glasshouse

 

• Subdivision potential (subject to council approval)

 

Location Perks:

 

• Just minutes from Tawa shops, schools, gyms, cafes and public transport

 

• Easy 15-minute commute to Wellington CBD

 

• Close to Rangituhi / Colonial Knob for weekend mountain biking and hiking

 

Whether you’re a home buyer needing extra income, an investor chasing strong returns, or a developer looking for their next project – this one ticks all the boxes.