Here is your opportunity to secure one of Wellington's most impressive homes. Nestled in a quiet, private, and sunny location, this home is surrounded by other quality homes in a premium suburb.
Originally designed and built for one of Wellington's early industrialists, everything about the property is detailed to the highest possible quality. In 1946 the property was purchased by the French Government and operated as the French Embassy and latterly the ambassadorial residence.
In 2000 the current owners purchased the property with the vision of creating a magnificent large comfortable family home. Over the following years, with the help of acclaimed architect Barbara Webster, extensive renovations were carried out. This included updating and creating four new bathrooms, family kitchen and large games room. During the renovations extensive work was carried out to seismically strengthen the property.
Some of the many features include:
• Generous living rooms with direct access to a large, covered patio
• Formal dining room to cater for all occasions, large and small
• Light filled family kitchen with central island
• Huge main bedroom with sunroom (currently used as a home gym)
• Four further double bedrooms
• Wood panelled study with a working open fire
• Enormous games room with kitchenette
• Music room/playroom for younger children
• Four updated bathrooms
• Guest powder room
• Large open terrace with above ground spa pool
• Separate wine cellar with tasting table
• Flat west facing lawn area and formal gardens
• Central heating throughout
• Three car garaging
• Direct access to the Botanical Gardens
This very special home, with a rich history, is just waiting for the next family to move in to continue its legacy. Located within an easy reach of the CBD and Parliament, with the added advantage of having the Botanical Gardens as your playground, what more could you want?
This gorgeous home will appeal to families of all ages, as well as those wanting to make a real statement and entertain on a grand scale.
Please call me today to arrange an appointment to view.
Tender closes 12pm Thursday 3rd December 2026 at Tommy's Real Estate Limited, 209 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington. (Vendor resreves the right to sell prior)
