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175 Grant Road, Thorndon, Wellington City

Enquiries over $1,895,000

290m²

271m²

ICONIC ARCHITECT'S PERSONAL RESIDENCE IN THORNDON

Discover a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the personal residence of a prominent Wellington architect. This stunning award winning 290sqm home on 271sqm of prime city fringe land offers a unique and clever design that showcases both innovation and functionality. In 1989 when the house was built, council rules allowed 100% site coverage on sites less than 300sqm so this is a never to be repeated design. Features Include:

• Designed and owned by Wellington's renowned architect Roger Walker, this home spans four levels with distinct, well-utilised spaces

• Spacious living featuring a Neil Dawson feather sculpture flows seamlessly to a sunny balcony

• The heart of the home features a dining and kitchen area on a mezzanine floor, creating a fantastic entertaining space where both enjoy panoramic city and harbour views

• The dining area is bathed in natural light through a double-glazed glass roof, creating a sunny, inviting atmosphere with seamless indoor/outdoor flow to a sunny, sheltered deck

• Unique Turret feature offers a lounge area, loft bed, and bathroom, providing privacy and charm

• The main house includes two large bedrooms and additional versatile areas that can serve as living spaces, offices, or additional bedrooms

• Stylish family-sized bathroom with a separate shower and bath. Additionally, a large laundry room includes a shower and separate toilet

• Massive downstairs area which can be customised as a living space, bedroom, rumpus room, or gym, catering to your lifestyle needs

• Triple garage featuring excellent storage shelving, along with off-street parking for two cars

• Just minutes away from the CBD and Thorndon Village, enjoy the best of urban living with cafes, shops, and amenities at your doorstep

An extraordinary opportunity to own a unique piece of Wellington's architectural history.

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Property ID

L26887738

Listed on

19/06/2024

Updated

25/07/2024

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Thorndon, Wellington City

Thorndon is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Wellington, one of 52 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Thorndon is the 16th largest suburb of Wellington in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Thorndon provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1880 - 1889. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1990 - 1999. Residential housing stock in Thorndon is made up of approximately 93% residential housing and 7% residential investment housing properties.

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