Restored Victorian villa a Thorndon gem
ASUPERBLY RESTORED Victorian home with a delightful easy-care garden and tandem garaging is for sale in Thorndon.
The four-bedroom house, at 8 Park St, dates to the turn of the century but was commercial offices when the vendors bought it in 2013.
It’s on a fenced 316-square metre corner section with dual access from Park St and the exclusive cul-de-sac of Burnell Ave.
The 250 square metre weatherboard and iron roof villa is surrounded on three sides by a picturesque courtyard garden with roses, fruit trees, hydrangeas, jasmine and a magnolia tree.
There’s also a private, sunny al fresco deck on the northern side, off the entertainers’ kitchen that was renovated three years ago.
The front door of the appealing twostorey dwelling with leadlights opens into an entrance with polished floorboards and a high ceiling with a chandelier.
The spacious formal lounge is carpeted, and has ceiling-mounted speakers and both a gas fireplace and a heat pump. It adjoins the formal dining room, with its electric fireplace, white shutters, polished floorboards and built-in timber bookshelves on three sides.
There’s also casual dining space with a window seat in the exceptionally appointed kitchen. It includes a double wall oven, Bosch five-burner cooktop, rangehood, AEG dishwasher, appliance garage, marble breakfast bar, stainless steel sinkbench, and French doors to the secluded deck, which steps down to garden and links to the tandem garage.
Also on this level are a separate toilet, understairs storage and a large study with built-in shelving; a second, smaller study is upstairs.
The elegant main bedroom suite faces north and has a deluxe walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.
Another large double-bedroom overlooks Park St while the main bathroom has a shower cabinet, vanity and toilet.
Other features include an upstairs heat pump, a heat transfer system and extensive storage.
‘‘This is a remarkable home that families will love due to the multiple living spaces, large bedrooms and great school zones,’’ Anji Foster, of Lowe & Co Realty, says.
‘‘It will be equally enjoyed by professionals who love to entertain with the spectacular kitchen, wonderful al fresco area and stunning formal dining room.’’
The property has a buyer’s guide above $1.795 million.