Property listing ID: 842563
Invite yourself to the high tea of real estate. The elegant veranda will greet you with distant city & harbour views and welcome you into the warmth and settled elegance of this 1882 Victorian masterpiece. First time for sale in 40 years. Its pedigree presence and sheer size convey a sense of timeless grace. The extensive verandas take advantage of the winter sun yet protect from the summer heat. Step inside, and an oversized hallway invites you in and leads to an expanse of high studded rooms, filled with rich character details including three fireplaces and mellow wooden floors. There are three double bedrooms, a single bedroom/study, a formal lounge that extends to a North facing sunroom, cosy family room, a farmhouse kitchen/dining and a traditional utility room - the list goes on and on. Because quality materials were used in the construction, the house is very sound. The mostly original layout offers you endless options to stamp your own personality here and bring this impeccably maintained and sympathetically enlarged over the years 171m2 home into the 21st century. The villa comes with a generous double garage and off-street parking spaces. Positioned on a flat, beautifully landscaped 857m2 (zoned Mixed Housing Suburban) site, this landmark property will be a temptation to many. Easy commute to CBD. 15-minute walk to Avondale railway station. Close to bus routes, local schools and parks This is real estate royalty that needs to be seen.
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Anna Lechtchinski (New Lynn) , Alex Wu (Mt Roskill)