Once Upon A Time

We all carry an idea of the perfect home. A storybook place on a hillside gardens manicured just enough to admire, yet wild enough to explore. Tree houses. Secret corners. Flowers through every season. A home where you can picture your kids racing through the garden and disappearing into their imaginations. 40 Reserve Terrace is that home. It has character, calm, and a quiet elegance that feels both nostalgic and warmly lived-in. A home with presence, not pretence. A home that makes you feel From the moment you step inside, everything slows -the light, the shapes, the shadows from the trees. Those picture-frame windows don’t just show the view, they pull you into it. It’s a rare balance: uplifting yet deeply relaxing. The kind of home people walk into and simply say, “This is special.” A garden with stories Outside, the magic continues: Mature, beautifully established trees and vegetation Space for kids to roam, hide, climb and tell stories A tree house tucked into green shade Quiet corners for books, coffee, and taking a breath Terraces and nooks perfect for summer nights Sunshine, privacy and classic Lyttelton views You’ll find a favourite spot — probably more than one — and you won’t want to leave. A layout made for real life Inside, the home offers: Four bedrooms with true personality A warm kitchen/dining space where people naturally gather A cosy lounge for winter evenings An easy, natural flow rare in older homes Light that shifts beautifully throughout the day Nothing forced. Nothing generic. A very Lyttelton kind of magic Park in town and walk up — it’s worth it. From the moment of arrival, the views open up, greenery wraps around you and life instantly feels gentler. Once upon a time you dreamed of a home like this. Now it’s here. Auction Details Held on the 17th of December at 11:00am (unless brought forward). Auction location: 1013 Ferry Road, Ferrymead.