7/25 Alva Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin City

7/25 Alva Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin City, Otago
Inner City Passive Living - Family Retreat

Part of the award-winning Toiora Co-housing Community, this home offers much more than just a place to live, it presents a lifestyle centred around connection, sustainability, and thoughtful design. Set on the corner of High and Alva Streets, this certified Passive House was designed by respected local architect Tim Ross and built in 2021 by the highly regarded Stevenson & Williams team. Together, a group of like-minded individuals envisioned a shared future, creating a unique urban oasis complete with sustainable homes, beautiful shared gardens and amenities and a strong sense of community.

Interior Features : Stepping inside, the light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space is immediately welcoming, a place to gather, connect, and unwind. This level is complemented by a guest toilet and access to the private, low-maintenance and sunny front courtyard.

Upstairs, the central landing leads to a sunlit guest bedroom, a beautifully appointed bathroom, and a master suite with excellent storage and stunning harbour and city views. The top floor offers superb flexibility: configure as two additional bedrooms, or create a second living zone , ideal for guests, teens, or working from home. A second full bathroom on this level enhances practicality.

Quality materials and a neutral, timeless palette underpin the interior, while the Passive House credentials are evident throughout - from the Zehnder heat recovery ventilation system and triple-glazed UPVC joinery, to the therma flex window treatments, high-spec insulation, and serene year-round comfort.

Exterior Features and Community Living: Set within the Toiora community, the home is framed by lush greenery and wrought iron fencing, offering a peaceful garden outlook and a calm sense of enclosure. The Eurotray Colorsteel roof is future-proofed for solar, while durable Linea board cladding provides a clean, low-maintenance finish. Shared amenities include common green spaces, a sauna, bike sheds, EV charges, productive edible gardens, and a central community building, perfect for gatherings, co-working, housing friends or family or quiet contemplation.

Location and Lifestyle: Perfectly positioned just minutes from the CBD, with a bus stop on your doorstep and Mornington’s shops, cafes, and parks just a short walk away, this location is both convenient and connected. Here, you’ll enjoy the rare opportunity to be part of a pioneering community model that redefines what it means to live well.

7/25 Alva Street is more than a home – it's a lifestyle, a philosophy, and a place where connection and sustainability meet timeless architecture.