Sold
JUST SOLD - $716,000
Thorndon
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Inspirational Escape
1 Torless Terrace, Thorndon
Sold - Fri, 25th Mar 2011
JUST SOLD - MARCH 2011
The current owner and author has certainly had plenty to 'write home about' as this enchanting circa 1896 cottage has inspired and nurtured the very subject matter and commentary for two successful books. Located on the city fringe it's an easy stroll to the Tinakori village and the CBD, yet beyond the gate – a gorgeous cottage garden and history engulfs you. Three bedrooms, master with ensuite and French doors to private patio. Well appointed galley style kitchen with bi-fold windows opening to garden. Fantastic indoor/outdoor flow from the cosy lounge. Throw open the French doors, invite the warm sun in and dazzle your senses with sweet fragrances from the cottage garden filled with herbs, vegetables, fruit trees and flowers.
ENTRANCE
Drive to the door of this gorgeous Circa 1896 cottage. Step onto the covered verandah, (a perfect spot for your morning coffee) pick a grape or two from the overhanging vines and enter the central hallway of this delightful home.
LOUNGE
The cosy lounge is carpeted and faces both north and west for great afternoon sun. Throw open the French doors to the private patio area and beautiful cottage garden, also a lovely extension to the room for entertaining on a warm summer evening.
DINING
The open plan dining room is spacious with richly coloured floor boards and exposed beams adding to its period charm.
KITCHEN
The well-appointed galley-style kitchen is light and airy with bi-fold windows opening to the patio and garden area making for easy alfresco dining. Features include lovely honey coloured timber cabinetry with breakfast bar, convenient full length roll out storage units and ample cupboard and drawer space. Fisher and Paykel underbench oven with four burner gas hob above and integrated "dish drawer" dishwasher.
BEDROOMS
1. Located at the rear of the home this generous double bedroom is carpeted and overlooks the pretty cottage garden with French doors opening to it's own private and sheltered patio. This room also features a good sized ensuite bathroom, making it ideal as a master bedroom or guest accommodation.
2. A large carpeted, double bedroom at the front of the house has great wardrobe space with large storage cupboards above.
3. A large carpeted, double bedroom at the front of the house has great wardrobe space with large storage cupboards above and enjoys fabulous morning sun.
BATHROOMS
1. Spacious bathroom, light and bright with opening skylight featuring a bath with shower over, vanity with good storage, toilet, heated towel rail, bathroom heater and extractor fan.
2. Ensuite bathroom featuring a shower, pedestal basin, toilet, mirrored wall cabinet, heated towel rail and skylight.
STUDY SPACE
Stairs lead up from the dining room to a peaceful open study with good natural light and afternoon sun, and a generous loft storage area. This space could also be utilised for extra guest accommodation if required.
LAUNDRY
Large laundry area with workbench, tub, and space for a washing machine with wall mounted dryer above. There is direct access via French doors to the outdoor patio and garden.
PARKING
Single carport plus plenty of off-street parking for another 2+ cars.
OUTDOORS
The front verandah with lovely overhanging roses captures the early sun and is the perfect place to start the day with a morning coffee. At the rear of the home is a beautiful fragrant cottage garden, abundant with herbs, vegetables, flowers and fruit trees including plum, pear, apple, feijoa and lemons that flourish in the all day sun. The main rear patio is a gorgeous sunny and sheltered place to enjoy weekend brunches, barbeques or a lovely place to just sit and enjoy the fragrant garden. Keep the garden tools tidy in the handy garden shed with good benches and storage space.
HEATING
• Heating – Heatpump, batts in ceiling, & back part of house insulated in walls
• Hot water – Gas infinity
CHATTELS
Fitted floor coverings, blinds, drapes, curtains, light fittings, dishdrawer, heatpump, heated towel rail by 2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 7 DP12498 – SUBJ to & INT in R/W
Certificate of Title: WN573/47
Floor Area: 100m²
Land Area: 505m²
CURRENT RATING VALUATION
Capital Value: $620,000
Land Value: $365,000
Rates: $2,872.50 per annum
OWNER'S COMMENTS
These are the reasons we love it here:
• The flat, fenced private garden that has featured in NZ House and Garden and is well-known as the garden featured in the book 'Common Ground". It is a sheltered sun-trap, has been organically cultivated for 15 years, and produces vegetables, fruit and roses.
• Perfect location. Close to shops, including supermarket, post office and cafes. Close to bus stops and train station, motorway entrances and exits. Close to many schools. Close to the stadium. Surrounded by great places to walk and run, e.g. Tinakore Hill, Botanic Gardens.
• Drive to the front door. Plenty of car parking and the potential for more. This is rare in Thorndon. At present three cars park here. Another car park could be put at the bottom of the drive. The carport has electricity and lighting.
• Kitchen, featured in the book, "Common Table", is compact, efficient, and convivial. Its windows open out onto the garden.
• The laundry, the study upstairs and the outside shed all ensure there's plenty of storage space. Bedrooms have large floor-to-ceiling cupboards.
• Guests love staying here.
• The neighbourhood is a friendly, safe community.
• This is a much-loved house, the centre of many family gatherings - especially when there's something on at the stadium.
• It's quiet, with an outlook onto Tinakore Hill that makes you feel you are a long way from a city. The only indicator otherwise is the Sunday morning pealing of the cathedral bells.
Useful Information
Overview
- Property ID:
- 1P0135
- Property Type:
- House
- Land Size:
- 505m² approx.
- Building Size:
- 100m²
- Carport:
- 1
- Car Space:
- 2
- Attachments:
- Open2view
- Features:
- Heating
- Built-In Wardrobes
- Close to Transport
- Close to Shops
- Ensuite
Agent Information
The contents of the proposal do not form any part of a contract. While care has been taken in their preparation, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part and interested persons are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in all respects.
