Landmark Wadestown home
ALANDMARK Wadestown residence that combines character, views with stunning architectural living is for sale by tender that close on March 8, unless sold prior.
The renovated 38 Moorhouse St house dates from the 1920s and was a ministerial home until Chris and Liz Kebbell acquired it in 2012.
‘‘It was a lovely old bungalow with solid bones that lacked a bit of love,’’ Chris says. ‘‘It was exciting, as the vendor was Her Majesty the Queen.’’
Extensively renovated in 2015, the rear extension affords commanding views and all-day sun.
‘‘We wanted a living space we could enjoy all year round no 38 Moorhouse St, Wadestown.
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By appointment. matter the weather,’’ Chris says.
‘‘The results speak volumes to the detailed property design.’’
He says the sense of exclusivity is enhanced by the Netherland’s Embassy residence next door while privacy is assured because the quiet location overlooks Philip Myers Park on one side and Wellington Harbour on the other.
The Kebbells love how their home is modern and elegant yet feels timeless and classical.
The 262-square-metre dwelling is on an elevated 923sqm corner section with a sweeping driveway, parking, double-garaging, and steps that ascend to a welcoming portico.
The front door opens off an enclosed entrance porch, with tongue-in-groove ceiling and bevelled glass, into a light-filled, professionally colour-co-ordinated interior with European oak floors and Bremworth wool carpets.
‘‘The house was fully renovated by Stephen Seddon, known as ‘the architect of light and quality detailing’,’’ Chris says.
The showcase is the spectacular open-plan kitchen and family area, indoor/outdoor flow, harbour views, dramatic cathedral ceiling, glazing for all-day sun, and polished concrete that absorbs heat during the day.
The kitchen area opens to kwila decking, flat lawn and easy-care gardens.
The bespoke entertainers’ kitchen adjoins the formal dining space and a second, west-facing lounge is for formal entertaining.
The main bedroom has harbour views, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite while one of the other bedrooms is so large it could be partitioned as an additional bedroom or used for home business.
Other features include a bathroom with shower, bath and vanity, separate toilet, hideaway laundry, attic, Kartell lights, hotelquality drapes, wallpapers, and gas central heating.
‘‘This home has a real ‘wow’ factor from the minute you pull up in the driveway,’’ Nicki Cruickshank, of Tommy’s Real Estate, says. ‘‘You will love coming home to this everyday.’’
Buyer inquiry is above $2.2 million.