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Built as a bach or crib, this original 1960s gem in Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula is destined for a new role as a permanent home.
The house has been sold for just the third time, and still has all its original furniture, wallpaper, café curtains and dinnerware. The vendor Ray McKinlay, 83, who bought it as is 30 years ago, hadn’t changed a thing inside, except for the occasional lick of paint.
Listing agent Tim Dunningham of Min Sarginson Real Estate says the owner is going to “live in it and love it” as it is for now. “But he is probably going to insulate the house and make it more cosy.”
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The Charteris Bay bach at 64 Bayview Rd retains all its original character, and furnishings.
The house, which took a few months to sell, fetched $550,000, which is well below the RV of $680,000.
”We had to meet the market, which is the way it is these days,” Dunningham says. “The market has definitely slowed a lot and building reports can be pretty damning on old houses. There is some asbestos in the house and the wiring’s a bit average.
“And an election year is always a weird time in real estate, with buyers holding back to see what eventuates.”
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French doors open onto the sunny deck, which has a great view across the bay.
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The two bedrooms open off the large open-plan living area.
The buyer has secured an attractive location. The bach is elevated on the 809m² section to maximise the sea and island views.
At 63m², the bach is typically small, with two bedrooms off the main living space, which is open to the kitchen. And the kitchen was one of the drawcards for ‘60s fans – it still has the original cupboards and Formica benchtop. McKinley said he hardly ever used the oven, preferring to use a small one.
McKinley paid $89,000 for the bach in 1993. He said he was only selling because having two places to look after is too much at his age: “I really love the place, and if I had the choice I would choose to live here. But at my age, you need to be close to good transport if you can no longer drive, and you need medical support. When you get to 83, things start going wrong.”
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Cafe curtains, Formica benchtops and painted cupboards in the kitchen are a nostalgic link to the past.
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Everything in this bedroom, including the candlewick bedspreads, is another step back in time. This bedroom has the advantage of the great view.
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