Discover "Oakley", a wonderful historic and stately home set on a generous 1,377sqm (more or less) section, showcasing an impressive 369sqm layout (more or less). Boasting seven spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a separate toilet and laundry, this residence has everything you need for family living.
Loaded with well-maintained original features, the native timber throughout the residence adds depth and warmth, including rimu floor, windows, and inbuilt cupboards and wardrobes, four original fireplaces with rimu mantles, matai flooring and high rimu skirting boards. Furthermore, the Oregon pine wall panelling, intricate art nouveau leadlight windows, leadlight panels in interior doors and laundry chute add to the character.
Although the house has been maintained with its original period features it has the advantage of modernised kitchen and bathrooms, renovated exterior roof and cladding, updated guttering and drainage as well as underfloor and ceiling insulation.
Walk through the front door to ornate pressed zinc high ceilings and an inviting open-plan entrance. The expansive family room features a cozy wood fire, while the large lounge boasts its own fireplace and radiator heating for comfort during the cooler months.
Flowing through the downstairs hallway, you'll find a second lounge/sitting room with a gas fire, leading to an open-plan kitchen and dining room, also complete with its own wood fire. Explore the well-appointed bathroom and double bedroom before ascending the art deco rimu staircase to discover six additional light-filled double bedrooms with ornate plaster ceilings. The master suite is a highlight, featuring an ensuite and a private balcony with stunning views of the Ranges.
Warmth is assured with gas boiler heating, servicing 10 water-filled radiators in most rooms and three heated towel rails in the bathrooms, along with three open wood fireplaces. The separate laundry accessed from the dining room adds functionality to this expansive residence.
A spacious double garage with road frontage provides easy access to the internal driveway, complemented by ample off-street parking for visitors.
In 1910, with a background steeped in local history, the original owner Frederick William Oakley, used plans drawn by the architect Robin Hood to order the building of the original home with John Perrin. Both families were pivotal in the early days of Palmerston North's history, being the first carpenters to start their trade in the late 1800's.
Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Palmerston North's rich history.
