Negotiable Over $649,000
OPEN HOME: Sat, 14 Nov 11:30am - 12:00pm
Step back in time while enjoying the best of modern comfort with this beautifully preserved heritage villa. Seamlessly blending ornate character details with essential updates, this residence has been a much loved long term family home and offers a rare opportunity to secure a slice of history on a sprawling quarter-acre section right in the heart of Ashburton's friendly community.
The home's breathtaking historic charm is immediate upon arrival. You are welcomed inside by a feature grand entrance hallway, showcasing magnificent decorative leadlight and stained glass panels that catch the natural light. This striking entryway sets a tone of timeless elegance with its soaring high ceilings, intricate period timber fretwork, and elegant textured dado wall linings.
Exquisite Living and Accommodations:
• Grand Formal Lounge: Showcasing a magnificent period fireplace with a beautifully crafted wooden mantle, this light-filled room features a gorgeous character bay window, ornate plaster ceiling roses, and a striking chandelier.
• Modern Open-Plan Kitchen & Dining: Crisply styled with neutral white units and classic subway tiling, the kitchen features a convenient breakfast bar, rich warm wood-effect flooring, and a deep sink window framing beautiful garden views. Flowing seamlessly into the living/dining area, doors open directly to the deck for effortless indoor-outdoor flow and alfresco entertaining.
• Three Generous Bedrooms: Each of the three oversized double bedrooms boasts historic proportions, high ceilings, and bright windows offering peaceful outlooks.
• Beautifully Appointed Bathroom: Enjoy a touch of luxury with a vintage-inspired clawfoot bathtub, a modern separate glass shower, and crisp, timeless styling. Complemented by a dedicated laundry room and a Complemented by a dedicated laundry room and a convenient separate toilet.
Comfort and Enhancements:
Year-round comfort is absolutely assured with comprehensive heating options, featuring two heat pumps alongside a cozy log burner nestled into a character fireplace surround for those cooler winter nights. The home has also been lovingly maintained, benefiting from a full re-roof and a fresh repaint in recent years, allowing you to move straight in and enjoy.
An Outdoor Paradise:
The exceptional quarter-acre section is a true gardener's dream. Brimming with an abundant variety of beautiful shrubs, trees, and specimen plants too numerous to list, the grounds have been meticulously curated. Step out through the timber doors onto the expansive, sun-drenched wooden decking—complete with an overhead pergola—for effortless outdoor entertaining. The private backyard also features lush lawns, established fruit trees, productive vegetable plots, a handy woodshed, and a charming garden room.
Garaging and Location:
Vehicle storage and off-street parking are unparalleled here, boasting a large double garage with a remote-controlled door plus additional parking space for up to 5 cars. Set close to local shops, cafés, schools, and amenities, this highly central address makes daily life exceptionally simple.
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty and effortless lifestyle of this heritage treasure. Contact us today to arrange your private viewing or come along to one of my advertised open homes. Tracey Frost Total Realty 021 279 1972 tracey.frost@totalrealty.co.nz
Please be aware that this information has been sourced from third parties including Property-Guru, RPNZ, regional councils, and other sources and we have not been able to independently verify the accuracy of the same. Land and Floor area measurements are approximate and boundary lines as indicative only.
