41 Bannister Avenue, Johnsonville, Wellington City, Wellington

You can tell a perfect family home when the family builds it themselves, the kids grow up and move on to successful lives, and the empty-nested parents downsize to a smaller home. Here you have a wonderful example of that progression. Do you want to be the new owners of a much-loved home that you can raise your family in too?

The home offers not only sun-filled bedrooms and living areas but a lot of utility in the rooms themselves. You could make it a 4-bedroom home, flush with children, love, food and memories. Or, you could create a home office in the single bedroom downstairs, a hobby room in the rear bedroom, and a downstairs guest room, while retaining a large main bedroom and separate bathroom upstairs.

Whatever your needs, the broad living area upstairs will provide room to stretch out and relax. There's a sunny dining area with an adjacent balcony and a large galley kitchen with loads of clever storage. In addition, there's a large study nook between the kitchen and living areas; a perfect place for studying children or a home office.

The garden has established roses, flowering trees, and a large garden shed. A true bonus at the front of the property is a glasshouse with two established grapevines in it. Watch the vines and fruit fill the glasshouse over the coming summer.

With a garage, off-street parking and room for the trampoline, what more do you need? Well, did we mention that you are within 1 to 10 minutes walk of 4 schools, sports grounds, a medical centre, dentist, corner shop, railway station and Johnsonville Mall? Did I say "perfect" earlier?