Colonial charm with plenty of scope on 4ha

Auction: ZC331WDDH19VVFF8N47O on Wednesday 22 December 2021 at 5:07PM (unless sold prior)

This endearing circa 1800s home is steeped in a rich history and was originally built by Agnes and John Hill, who immigrated on the first boat to New Zealand in 1842. Agnes and John settled and raised their family in Hunua and became an integral part of the local community.

John, a carpenter, built the homestead himself using pit-sawn timber and named it ?Thistle Park. Although it has been extensively remodelled over time, it still retains all the charm and character of its formative years. This colonial two-bedroom home is positioned in an elevated spot at the end of a tree-lined driveway and captures amazing views over the surrounding countryside to the Hunua Ranges. Encompassed by established trees including 100-year-old Oaks, it has an alluring façade and features a wraparound veranda with intricate fretwork, window shutters and a stained-glass front entrance.

Original features are evident inside the home also. A wide hallway feeds into the living areas where exposed brick and timber panelled walls add to its charm. The large country style kitchen flows into the sun-lit living area where doors open to the veranda for a seamless extension of the living space. A large built-in cabinet keeps in theme with the kitchen and provides a great space to work. A separate lounge room features a fireplace and a bay window that floods the room in natural light. The two bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom and an ensuite.

The property also offers an additional stand-alone building that is currently used as an office and a three-car garage incorporating a loft. There are two half-round barns, one with a concrete floor and a particularly high stud that was specifically built to house a yacht. A lean-to with dog pens/runs could be utilised as stables. Th...

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