From the middle of the house to the back, it was a completely new build.
The pair decided to keep the original colour of the house, Resene Silver Chalice - a neutral, conservative colour.
"It was just a bit tired so we painted over it and just matched the back to the front."
The front garden was completely replanted with iceberg roses, white hydrangeas and a magnolia hedge.
"In the summer it looks great. They're all in full bloom."
The backyard was "rough as guts" when they bought the property.
"All this planting, we have done all that," Jones said. "There was this big, ugly shed in the corner. It was rough."
The Jellicoe St villa has had a significant facelift since Stacey Jones and Jamie Ballantyne bought the home. Photo / Bevan Conley
Jones wanted to have more light coming into the house so they installed floor to ceiling french doors that would open on to a deck down to the backyard.
With a spa in the corner and a newly planted garden around the fence line, all their desires were covered.
"The gardens are just getting established. My dream was to be surrounded by a green wall."
With JD Builders helping out with the renovations, it took eight months to complete the build.
Jones loved the entire experience, saying it allowed her to be creative whilst keeping it authentic.
"I thrive on it. I loved doing this place and I found it so easy with fittings. I love the villa style. I really enjoyed doing this one, it was super fun."
