Positioned perfectly, right on the edge of the renowned Botanic Gardens. Peace, privacy and tranquility consume this modern-day masterpiece. Painstakingly restored, extended and enhanced for the best of today's family living with plenty of character and charm retained. A striking Grey Young design, sympathetically extended, with the assistance of architect Philip Porritt, and fully renovated to the highest of standards in 2016. Tastefully styled with carefully chosen Marcel Wanders and ECC light fittings, Castrads radiators, a bespoke Graedon Joinery kitchen, custom Osborne & Little wallpaper, Manuel Canovas curtains, and Italian porcelain tiles all contribute to the flair, uniqueness and luxury this 267sqm family home offers. Further features include:
• Spacious and sunny, with formal and informal family living spaces offering views onto the park like grounds and botanical gardens
• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining and family room, perfect for family living and entertaining
• A large separate living room offers a beautiful timber surround open fire and doors that lead into the garden
• Seamless indoor/outdoor flow to the sunny north facing terrace taking in the bush outlook, peace, privacy and birdsong
• A huge chef's kitchen with entertainer's island, large scullery, quality Miele and Smeg appliances include dual oven, steam oven, dual dishwashers, integrated fridge/freezer and Liebherr wine fridge
• Four generous double bedrooms upstairs, each with plenty of built in storage. Master bedroom with large walk-in wardrobe and tiled ensuite bathroom
• A beautiful, tiled family bathroom with freestanding Perla engineered stone bathtub. A stunning guest powder room is offered on the living level
• A large laundry with Miele appliances and plenty of storage
• Enhanced and restored character features include polished timber detailing, windows and floors, a high stud, charming timber windows (largely double glazed), gas cast iron radiator heating, open fireplace, tasteful yet sympathetic modern light fittings and plaster moldings
• Surrounded by established easy care gardens and a large family friendly flat lawn area. Enjoy BBQ'ing on the terrace whilst family and friends mingle in the late sun
• Large secure garaging with auto garage door and plenty of room for storage
This proven family home is a one-of-a-kind offering. Boarding the esteemed Botanic Gardens, with beautiful walkways and wildlife, there is nothing like it. Enjoy a private, sunny setting all to yourself, yet just minutes from Parliament and the CBD, bustling Kelburn Village with popular coffee hot spots, pub, boutique shops and Victoria University. Seldom do fully renovated homes of this size and quality come to the market and never offering this unique position.
Contact Chris or Will today to secure your private viewing.
A Vendors Builders Report, LIM Report and further supporting documents are available after inspection.
Tender closes 12pm Friday 22nd May 2026 at Tommy's Real Estate Limited, 209 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington. (Not selling prior)
