Once part of a large holding under the proprietorship of the current owner's family, this property is still significant in size and attribute, and is truly a hidden suburban treasure. It is unique in so many ways and will appeal to astute purchasers looking for space, convenience, serenity, and the comforts of modern living. Recent infill housing in the private lane provides a modest level of neighbourhood development which does not compromise the 1470sqm site with its established grounds, substantial dwelling, and 60sqm garage.
The original home was constructed circa 1985 and an additional wing added in 1996. While the brick walls succumbed to the recent Canterbury Earthquakes the superstructure of North-American Oregon beams salvaged from the original Waiau River bridge survived admirably. A managed repair strategy has retained the concrete slab flooring, exposed timber posts, bearers and roof structure, and replaced the brickwork with a very robust combination of a framed timber wall clad in RAB Board, Celcrete and Rockcote , and lined with a double layer of gib board. New double- glazed windows, flooring, internal doors and hardware have been fitted throughout. The majority of the electrical wiring has been replaced (including the switchboard), a new hot water cylinder has been installed, and the longrun steel roof has been recoated.
From a geological perspective this property forms part of an extensive sand dune that sweeps through the suburbs of Burwood and Westhaven. The building platform is elevated above the neighbouring properties which ensured that the home retained its structural integrity during seismic activity, and the site did not liquefy.
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