81 Purnell Street, College Estate, Wanganui, Manuwatu

Beautifully presented and bursting with character, this charming two-bedroom home with sleepout sits proudly on a generous 672sqm section in the ever-popular College Estate. With its tranquil garden setting, fresh contemporary style choices, and superb location right across from Whanganui High School, it’s the perfect place to call home.The home is a visual delight, with fresh style choices, a cohesive colour palette, and thoughtful touches throughout. A standout kitchen brings charm and practicality together, with a stunning timber benchtop, stylish sage and white cabinetry, and French doors that flow beautifully outside. The built-in breakfast bar is a clever addition, and pendant lighting adds the perfect finishing touch.The open-plan layout, which is heated with a woodburner, connects the sunny dining space and cosy living area effortlessly. With peaceful green views from every room, it’s an easy home to love — filled with natural light and styled for relaxed, everyday living. Feature wallpaper brings a splash of personality in the dining room, and even the hallway is a beautiful masterpiece. Both bedrooms are stylish and family-friendly, with the master offering a walk-in wardrobe, ceiling fan, and a lovely garden outlook. Both bathrooms are well designed with bold flooring and fresh modern style. Adding even more appeal is a spacious sleepout with kitchenette, complete with a large double bedroom with high raked ceilings. Whether it’s used for guests, teenagers, or extended family, it’s a fantastic extra space with real flexibility.Outside, the property continues to impress with a new roof, and room on the section for a second sleepout (subject to council consent). There’s a charming covered patio for quiet afternoons, a pond, greenhouse, and a separate grassed area the kids will love.A special home with modern flair, traditional charm, and a location that’s hard to beat.