Heretaunga
Back to Listing ResultsGolden Mile- Gorgeous Family Home
This stately family home will wow you inside and out. Set on over 2,280 sqm of park-like grounds, this property is complete with a heated salt-water swimming pool, in the heart of Heretaunga's famed Golden Mile. The house matches the splendor of the grounds; it has the size, grace, and grandeur that is hard to find in modern buildings. Details like the Welsh slate tile roof, copper spouting and elegant picture windows compliment modern comforts like central heating and the large open plan kitchen. There is the all-important double garage plus ample parking for additional vehicles. Given the size of the grounds and location of the house, there is the potential to add additional buildings, or sub-divide the front of the property. Set among other prestigious homes and a short walk to top schools, the train station and Royal Wellington Golf Club.
Additional features include:
• Four living areas
• Sheltered rear courtyard and pool - perfect for summer pool parties and BBQs
• Potential to sub-divide the vast front lawn, or perfect for backyard cricket and family games
• Two master bedrooms, plus two more double bedrooms
• Double garage with plenty of storage
• Zoned for top schools and an easy walk to transport links
Tender Guide Upwards of $2,000,000. Tender closes 24th April at 2pm, Level 1, 12 Jessie Street, Wellington.
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Enter the front gate and wander along the brick path to the stunning courtyard with feature garden on your way to front door. The gabled roof, character windows and painted brick exterior provide an impressive welcome and give you some insight of the calibre of this wonderful home. Step inside to a generous hall which gives you options to the living room, kitchen or upstairs.
The generous living room is an inviting space with ample room for seating and a gas fire for ambiance. The character ledlight windows frame the garden and lawn outlook, plus provide lots of natural light, adding to the attractiveness of this space. Recessed shelves provide storage or display space, whilst carpet and central heating provide comfort year round. Double doors lead to the sun-drenched conservatory and outdoor entertaining beyond.
The spacious dining room is the perfect place to host dinner parties and share laughs with good company. Character windows to the north and east provide a lovely outlook to the garden and grounds beyond. The chandelier adds to the grandeur of this formal space. Conveniently located next door is the kitchen, meaning the chef of the house is never far away from the action. Winter feasts can be accompanied by the added comfort of the central heating.
Situated at the end of the large kitchen is the family living area. This informal space is well suited for casual seating and dining when not entertaining. It provides a social day-to-day hub for the family to connect and discuss the events of the day. Polished native timber flooring provides contrast to the white walls and green garden outlook. A gas fire adds cheer in the winter months and a door leads you out the the back patio and lawn to enjoy the afternoon sunshine.
The modern kitchen is sure to excite the cook of the house. Flowing granite bench tops and breakfast bar, Miele double ovens, soft-close drawers, and an incredible amount of storage. Add to this a plumbed French door style fridge, polished native timber floors, and a bank of windows to admire the garden while you create another culinary treat. It is open plan to the family living area at one end and next to the formal dining room at the other.
1. The master bedroom is located in the northern corner upstairs. This light-filled space is roughly 25 square metres and features polished native timber flooring and enjoys an outlook over the garden to the mature trees. There is a large bank of built-in store plus plenty of space for additional furniture or seating. A bathroom is locked just few short steps away.
2. The second master bedroom is equally impressive in size and enjoys the morning sun courtesy of the east facing windows. Polished timber floors compliment the green walls and curtains provide privacy. There is plenty of room for clothes in the built-in storage and oodles of space for free-standing furniture. The convenience of the second bathroom located next door.
3. The third bedroom is also large, you have space for a bed and a desk or hobby area. The double wardrobe provides practical storage and the double dormer windows provide light and views to the trees.
4. Another double bedroom with polished wooden floors. There is a single wardrobe plus storage in the eaves and a dormer window.
1. This full bathroom features a bath, vanity with storage and a separate shower.Tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, wall heater, extractor fan and blinds for privacy.
2. The second bathroom also features tiling on the floor and walls. There is a bath with shower above, heated towel rail and a vanity with storage.
Located downstairs is an additional guest toilet.
The laundry is discretely located behind double doors. It features a washing machine, ducted dryer and a tub. There is additional storage below the bench and in the cupboards above.
The upstairs foyer is another versatile space with views of the front lawn and the hills beyond. It could work well as a home office, teenage hang out, or kids play area. There is room for seating and/or desks plus the built-in cupboards and the large storage area provide accessible options for less frequently used possessions.
There are outdoor spaces for any occasion, the most exciting of which is the large paved entertaining space surrounding the heated salt water pool. Plenty of room for outdoor dining, sun loungers and top of the line barbeque equipment. Should you wish there is ample space to create an outdoor kitchen and/or fire. When the kids have had enough of splashing in the pool, they can head around to the large front lawn, perfect for back-yard cricket, football, or rugby games. The rear patio and lawn off the family area enjoys great afternoon sun and provides a convenient place to unwind as a family. The picturesque brick courtyard to the front features a circular garden and provides a striking entrance to the home. The section is lined with stunning mature trees that provide privacy, and multiple garden beds allow the gardener of the family to showcase their green fingers and provide a peaceful solace, just the tonic required to unwind after a busy day.
Parking is well and truly covered, you have the large double garage plus the paved parking area in front. Should these all be used then you have the driveway running the length of the section.
The conservatory is a destination on any sunny day. Three walls of glazing let the sun stream in and provide a wonderful outlook to the garden and sparking pool beyond. Throw open the French doors and watch the children play in the pool while reading your book and sipping on a refreshing drink, life does not get much better than this!
Storage will not be an issue, all bedrooms have built-in storage, there is a large storage area above the stairwell in the upstairs foyer, plus additional space below the stairs next to the downstairs toilet. There is a double cupboard in the family room for coats, boots and bags and a vast amount of storage in the eaves of the garage.
Zoned for Silverstream Primary School, decile 10 St. Patricks college, Hutt International Boys School, Fergusson Intermediate and St. Brendans School is within walking distance.
Gas ducted central heating, plus two gas fires.