Mels
9th February 2008, 11:50 PM
Just looking at locations in Wellington and just wondered what Mt Victoria would be like for a family?
Anyone live near there?
Mels
Anyone live near there?
Mels
ellenmelon
10th February 2008, 12:38 AM
there are a lot of big old wooden houses in mt vic. its very close to town. from what i can see, backyards are non existant. my cousin lived there in her first year at uni and she found her house very drafty but that was just one house. as for the suitability for families i havent a clue im sorry!
IanW99
10th February 2008, 08:59 AM
Just looking at locations in Wellington and just wondered what Mt Victoria would be like for a family?
Anyone live near there?
Mels
Don't live there either, but as you would expect the houses are on a 'hill' so not much flat areas to talk about. If you have young children then they may not have much room to run around.
The roads around Mt Victoria are generally narrow with cars parked everywhere so not the easiest place to drive and would certainly make it difficult to get a container delivered. You are also likely to find a lot of steps up to or down to the house (or maybe a steep path / driveway).
As with all hilly locations around Wellington you also need to consider wind and sun as many houses get very little sun so are always cold and damp.
Not trying to put you off, its a good location relative to the CBD and oriental bay etc, just things that you need to consider.
Ian
Anyone live near there?
Mels
Don't live there either, but as you would expect the houses are on a 'hill' so not much flat areas to talk about. If you have young children then they may not have much room to run around.
The roads around Mt Victoria are generally narrow with cars parked everywhere so not the easiest place to drive and would certainly make it difficult to get a container delivered. You are also likely to find a lot of steps up to or down to the house (or maybe a steep path / driveway).
As with all hilly locations around Wellington you also need to consider wind and sun as many houses get very little sun so are always cold and damp.
Not trying to put you off, its a good location relative to the CBD and oriental bay etc, just things that you need to consider.
Ian
kowhai
10th February 2008, 10:04 AM
I agree with the above two posters.
There are three suburbs nestled into the Wellington city hill “ Mt Victoria “.
Mt Vic suburb is pleasant enough .Funky and trendy .Lots of little cafes. Many of the houses are weatherboard Victorian/ Edwardian, a bit too squashed together for my taste. It is very handy to downtown.
On the otherside of the hill ( through the tunnel ), is the suburb of Hataitai . IMO Hataitai is sunnier and you can find some streets that are reasonably flat. ( A useable back garden is a real bonus). Good bus service into town. Popular with families . Once again the houses are similar to Mt Vics. Garaging can be a problem - ofton non - existant. Has a small shopping area with the usual takeaway shops, hairdresser etc.
The third suburb is Roseneath. It is my favourite and probably the most expensive of the three. Very sunny. FANTASTIC harbour views. Walk down the hill to Oriental parade and into town / Te Papa museum etc. Once again difficult to find a house with a goodsized flat garden - they are there but expect to pay through the nose.
If you are prepared to live a little further out of the inner city, I highly recommend the suburb of Seatoun.
I must confess we left Wellington in order to give our children a better quality of life.ie more outdoorsy . We found the wind wore us down. However my Wellington friends with children , would live no where else. It is a lovely city.
NB Good primary schools in Hataitai and Roseneath. Not sure about Mt Vic. Lots of private schools in Wellington.
There are three suburbs nestled into the Wellington city hill “ Mt Victoria “.
Mt Vic suburb is pleasant enough .Funky and trendy .Lots of little cafes. Many of the houses are weatherboard Victorian/ Edwardian, a bit too squashed together for my taste. It is very handy to downtown.
On the otherside of the hill ( through the tunnel ), is the suburb of Hataitai . IMO Hataitai is sunnier and you can find some streets that are reasonably flat. ( A useable back garden is a real bonus). Good bus service into town. Popular with families . Once again the houses are similar to Mt Vics. Garaging can be a problem - ofton non - existant. Has a small shopping area with the usual takeaway shops, hairdresser etc.
The third suburb is Roseneath. It is my favourite and probably the most expensive of the three. Very sunny. FANTASTIC harbour views. Walk down the hill to Oriental parade and into town / Te Papa museum etc. Once again difficult to find a house with a goodsized flat garden - they are there but expect to pay through the nose.
If you are prepared to live a little further out of the inner city, I highly recommend the suburb of Seatoun.
I must confess we left Wellington in order to give our children a better quality of life.ie more outdoorsy . We found the wind wore us down. However my Wellington friends with children , would live no where else. It is a lovely city.
NB Good primary schools in Hataitai and Roseneath. Not sure about Mt Vic. Lots of private schools in Wellington.
Mels
10th February 2008, 10:17 AM
thanks guys for info,
If we are to live in Wellington itself we would need to be in Wellington College zone. Not sure we could manage private school for two and not sure if it's best for them either. I kind of fancied Roseneath too but not the prices.....
We'll just have to wait and see but the suspense is killing me..
Mels
If we are to live in Wellington itself we would need to be in Wellington College zone. Not sure we could manage private school for two and not sure if it's best for them either. I kind of fancied Roseneath too but not the prices.....
We'll just have to wait and see but the suspense is killing me..
Mels
Potato
10th February 2008, 12:35 PM
I lived briefly in Mt Vic and I'd say the garden situation is probably better than you'd get in the UK for a location so close to town. But by NZ standards, yes not so great.
Location is just fantastic. You literally walk down the hill and you're on Kent Tce (basically part of the city centre). However, the city noises don't seem to follow you up the hill and I must admit that I was surprised at how quiet it was.
In terms of sunshine, they have Nikau palms galore up there, that says a fair bit. Mt Vic I am fairly sure is actually a North (ish?) facing slope, so there is sun but obviously the exact orientation of your house will depend on where you get it, and also the nearby houses could block it out.
There's a few dairies, cafes, and New World is about a 5 min stroll from the bottom of the hill. It really is an extremely convenient location for all centre city activities.
Parking is a bit of an issue as has been mentioned. The coupon spaces are often full, residents fairly full, and I didn't see an awful lot of garages there...
Location is just fantastic. You literally walk down the hill and you're on Kent Tce (basically part of the city centre). However, the city noises don't seem to follow you up the hill and I must admit that I was surprised at how quiet it was.
In terms of sunshine, they have Nikau palms galore up there, that says a fair bit. Mt Vic I am fairly sure is actually a North (ish?) facing slope, so there is sun but obviously the exact orientation of your house will depend on where you get it, and also the nearby houses could block it out.
There's a few dairies, cafes, and New World is about a 5 min stroll from the bottom of the hill. It really is an extremely convenient location for all centre city activities.
Parking is a bit of an issue as has been mentioned. The coupon spaces are often full, residents fairly full, and I didn't see an awful lot of garages there...
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