This is an incredible opportunity for big families on a budget or buyers with vision: a five-bedroom brick-and-tile '60s classic on a huge 989sqm^ section with plenty of space front and back to spread out under the trees or potentially develop for medium-density housing (subject to due diligence) in the burgeoning northern suburbs.

Features include:

• Versatility of five bedrooms, including one with a loft for extra sleeping space, or four and a study or home office

• Full bathroom, with the convenience of both a bath and a shower for busy families at bath time, and a second toilet

• Two heat pumps for year-round comfort, including one in the large lounge that faces west for late sun

• Fabulous al fresco flow from the open-plan kitchen (with walk-in pantry) to the conservatory-style entrance to the sunny northwest-facing deck fringed by silver birch trees

• Bonus of a rear courtyard for breakfasting in the sun or stepping out to the private, leafy back garden with its lawn, stone walls and trees, including a large feijoa

• Separate double-garage that you could use for extra storage or turn into a workshop given the amazing amount of secure off-street parking in the gated front yard

First-home buyers, big families wanting value for money, and savvy developers, builders and investors looking to capitalise on a rough diamond's potential won't believe everything this property offers handy to the Porirua waterfront and Transmission Gully for easy access north and south. Don't miss Sunday's viewing.