To purchase this home offering quality, character and charm and a slice of Port Chalmers history.

Built in 1907 by Dr William Borrie as a family home and practice, this magnificent home is now awaiting new owners to continue the love affair the the present owners have.

There are many features to this property like the 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas, office, library, 3 bathrooms, rumpus room and 3 sunrooms.

Once you step into the main entrance way you will instantly be overwhelmed by the simply stunning kauri staircase, which leads to the large master bedroom featuring ornate ceilings, functional fire with mantel and gorgeous tiles and sash windows with breathtaking views back into the city.

On this level there are also 4 additional bedrooms (2 with direct access to the sunroom and adjoining veranda drenched in natural light and views over Port Chalmers). Also on this level is the main bathroom with original pressed-tin walls, double glazing, shower over new cast iron claw foot bath, new tiles with under-floor heating and heated towel rail. There is also a separate toilet and shower room with new shower and free-standing hand basin, under-floor heating and heated towel rail.

Back on the main level you will find the formal living / dining room with high ceilings, ornate scotia, rimu floors, large sash windows with led-light top light and ornate fire place with jet-master fire. The separate family living area also has large sash windows and kauri fire place with jet-master fire. There is also an enclosed wrap-around sunroom with makes the most of the all day sun.

Across the hall is the library with original kauri fire place and walls of bookshelves. Step through the adjoining glass door and you will step into the office also offering sash windows and built-in bookshelves.

From here you can walk into the country feel kitchen with lots of storage space, lar