The perfect blend of modern amenities, cutting edge design and classic proportions, this magnificent historic home completed earthquake repairs in 2013. It has been fully redecorated with a new roof, upgraded electrics and offers the best contemporary facilities for the modern family. All rooms have spectacular views over the city to the Southern Alps beyond.

The house is entered via a double height hallway with a striking period stairwell. This leads into the beautifully proportioned kitchen/living room. A sumptuous new kitchen has two separate areas – one for entertaining and one concealed from guests. Lighting design has been carefully planned to enhance the warmth and elegance of this room when evening falls.

A large new study/office offers flexible options for home office working.

Next to the kitchen is a relaxed family room with double doors to a large patio.

The master bedroom suite downstairs includes a very large dressing room, which could also be an extra bedroom, and new, en suite bathroom.

There is generous storage space throughout.

A walk in larder, wine cellar and a pantry further extend kitchen storage options. There is a roomy laundry room; 2 further downstairs toilets and a boiler room perfect for drying wet clothes.

A sophisticated heating system includes radiators, a new boiler, new heat pumps, a gas fire. These, combined with north facing windows and comprehensive insulation ensure that the house is always warm and cozy.

The top story has been rebuilt and upstairs are 4 more double bedrooms and a new family bathroom. All bedrooms have walk in wardrobes or large floor to ceiling cupboards.

High ceilings, beautiful architraves, ceiling coving and heart rimu wooden floors further enhance the elegance and grandeur of this welcoming family home.

Outside the privacy provided by mature planting and extensiv