Presenting a truly grand villa that delivers the wow factor from the moment you walk through the door, this gracious four-bedroom residence has been meticulously restored for contemporary living while kept in keeping with its rich heritage.
Once known as the Rato Villa, originally built for Harry Miles Hayward in the early 1900s, No. 38 is located close to the boundary of the eastern foothills reserve, Haywards reserve. This truly is a very rare opportunity to own a piece of Wellington history.
Fall in love as you ascend the limestone sweeping staircase that leads you to the foyer of this magnificent 650sqm (more or less) home. Enjoy 12-foot-high ceilings, anchored by warm polished timber floors and immaculate hand-crafted wooden details. You can host indoors in one of four living areas, which include a formal lounge, formal dining, sun filled dreamy conservatory, moody whiskey drawing room or let life flow out to the elevated alfresco dining area. The options are endless for entertaining in this fabulous home.
Well serviced by the stunning entertainer's kitchen, featuring intricately carved joinery that compliments the extensive granite bench tops, dual double sinks, three chefs hobs and dual ovens, perfect for a catered occasion.
Four generous double bedrooms located on the upper level, include the exceptional master suite with walk in wardrobe, separate dressing room, luxurious clawfoot bath in the semi en-suite and access to one of many Romeo and Juliet balconies. The additional three spacious double bedrooms all offer built in wardrobes and their own original features. Additional storage can be found in the generous loft/roof accessed through the mystery door.
Sitting on a manageable 1,088sqm (more or less) site, this sunny home also offers ample off street parking, double internal access garaging and additional work shop and storage rooms.
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