




45 Central Terrace, Kelburn, Wellington
Key Facts
Kelburn 5 Bedroom STUNNING CHAPMAN-TAYLOR VILLA WITH INCOME!
Offering style, size and versatility on one of Kelburn's best streets, 45 Central Terrace is a stunning and timeless home with parking, an additional income stream plus a bonus sleepout and simply needs to be on the must see of families looking for a fantastic city fringe home with options.
Entering the property down a leafy, sun soaked path, this main home of this striking villa offers three sizeable double bedrooms including one with spacious ensuite, separate dining and large living area with gas heating, a well appointed industrial style kitchen as well as beautiful views over Kelburn, an additional study room, and even a usable attic space.
If that wasn't enough, the property also features a fantastic 2 bedroom flat downstairs with it's own separate access and private green space. With fantastic timber flooring throughout, the current tenants have stayed for many years which is a testament to it's quality and location.
Designed by renowned architect James Chapman-Taylor in the villa style in 1905, this home oozes with stunning character features such as jarrah hardwood timbers throughout, a high stud, Victorian-styled windows and staircase, and a stunning stained glass leadlight windows, but has been immaculately maintained for modern family living.
As well as both dwellings, the property also contains an additional bonus standalone studio with power attached. You could use this as a teen retreat, home office, guest bedroom or whatever suits your family.
Bathed in sun and with multiple green spaces and decks to enjoy it from, this a wonderful property that offers flexibility and you and your family will enjoy for years to come.
More features of this delightful home include:
• Solid and well maintained weatherboard exterior.
• Downstairs flat currently rented at $550 per week meaning a current annual income of $28,600, a fantastic way to offset ongoings.
• Single garage on street level, a real asset on Central Terrace!
• Wonderful location being only minutes walk away from Victoria University, Kelburn Shops, the Botanic Gardens and so much more.
While the owners have loved living and raising a family here, a need to downsize means this is on the market to sell.
For sale by deadline closing 3rd December 2026 at 1:00pm with a pre disclosed reserve of $1,395,000*
*Conditions Apply
Contact Christy Kimble or Everard Aspell on christy.kimble@raywhite.com for more information.
Property highlights
- Self-Contained Flat with Income
Separate access 2-bedroom downstairs flat, private green space, rented at $550pw.
- 1905 Chapman-Taylor Villa
Designed by James Chapman-Taylor, jarrah hardwood timbers, high stud, leadlights, and standalone studio.
- Central Terrace Walkable Location
Central Terrace address, minutes walk to Victoria University, Kelburn Shops, and Botanic Gardens.
- Decile 10 Wellington Schooling
In zone for Decile 10 Kelburn Normal School, Wellington College, and Wellington Girls' College.
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?Questions about this home
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What school zones is this property in?
In-zone state schooling spans Year 1 through Year 13, including Kelburn Normal School alongside secondary options Wellington College, Wellington Girls' College, and Wellington High School. Among these, Wellington College offers Cambridge International programmes. The property also falls within the enrolment scheme areas for state-integrated St Oran's College and Hutt International Boys' School, where preference criteria apply, with private schools like Samuel Marsden Collegiate School nearby.
What have nearby properties sold for recently?
Over the past 6 months, 4 comparable freehold homes were recorded sold nearby, with a median price of $1.924 million and sales spanning $1.115 million to $2.142 million. All 4 sales occurred between early and late October 2026, comprising four- and five-bedroom houses.
What is the sales history of this property?
The property was most recently sold in March 2010 for $1,120,000 and has been held for over 16 years, returning to the market in November 2026. Earlier records show previous sales of $650,000 in 2004 and $525,000 in 2000, along with a listing in February 2024.
What are the CV and land details?
The property carries a 2024 rateable value (CV) of $1.85 million, with land value making up $1.275 million. It is a freehold 1900s home-and-income dwelling situated on a 536m² section with an easy to moderate slope.
What transport and amenities are nearby?
Public transit and campus amenities are close at hand, with Kelburn Train Station roughly a 7-minute walk away, while Wellington Train Station sits about 1.75km away. Everyday leisure and retail are within easy reach, including Pukehīnau (Kiwifoot) Reserve approximately a 5-minute walk away and 18 Willis Street Shopping Mall about a 12-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Central Terrace street block has a median CV of $1.825 million, with home values primarily clustered between $1 million and $2.5 million. The enclave consists entirely of freehold properties and is dominated by four- and five-bedroom layouts.
