Property listing ID: 499380
AUCTION HAS BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD. TO BE HELD MONDAY 24TH JUNE 5.00PM AT THE REMUERA OFFICE. CALL THE LISTINGS AGENTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION A beautifully crafted heritage home of majestic proportions, this grand traditional English mansion is tucked securely away from public gaze in a park-like domain of 2719m2. It has an air of permanence with an imposing turret that rises high above the gabled roof enjoying extensive views west across the city. Exterior highlights include a wide return veranda with pillars of solid rock. Just imagine relaxing here in the afternoon sun, watching tennis on the full-size court. Step inside - a baronial entry foyer welcomes you to a fire blazing in a wooden inglenook and the home unfolds across a parade of breath-taking living and entertaining areas. Each is full of character with extraordinary high ceilings and all are warmed by fireplaces. In addition to a ballroom, music room and formal lounge, a huge modern family living extension incorporates a magnificent timber and granite kitchen, the true warm heart of the home, featuring an Aga cooker. French doors open to landscaped gardens and lawns embraced by an indoor lap pool, entertainment pavilion and internal garaging. There are 5 huge bedrooms upstairs. While the home retains all the character of its era, it has been refurbished for today's living with modern bathrooms - 2 downstairs and 2 on the upper level including a beautiful master ensuite with sculptural egg bath. This fascinating home is like no other, in a quiet, secret location by Cornwall Park, just minutes to the city. Don't miss this rare chance to own such an exquisite historic property in Grammar zones.
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Leila MacDonald (Remuera) , David MacDonald (Remuera)