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Listed about 8 years ago

ID#358070

Dunedin Central

Dunedin City
$995,000
6
3
2
408
(4,391.67 sq.ft.)
1,539
(16,565.64 sq.ft.)

LANDMARK HISTORIC HOME - SUPERB CITY LOCATION

'Alyth' is one of Dunedin's landmark historic homes. This gracious family home commands superb views over the city and harbour and enjoys a magnificent botanic-like garden setting, ideal for family and entertaining.

Built circa 1876 by prominent businessman and Mayor Keith Ramsay and designed by renowned architect Robert Lawson (designer of Dunedin's First Church, widely regarded as one of the finest nineteenth century churches in New Zealand), this is a Category II historic place under the Historic Places Act.

Recent owners have ensured that this unique family home will endure. Extensive repairs, restoration works and renovations have been carried out that include double garaging with automatic doors and internal access, laundry and storage room, and a glass roofed entranceway and cloakroom from its rear access and parking from the Town Belt via Cobden Street.

The former maids room was incorporated to create a more spacious, open plan dining and living space from the kitchen, and a Jotel woodburner installed. French doors were added, opening to a courtyard with the addition of raised garden plots, glasshouse, henhouse and a restored garden shed.

The north facing living room was also opened to a sun-drenched courtyard and play area with the addition of large French doors. A substantial second wine cellar was installed where the butlers room was once housed.

Convenient and efficient, modern heatpumps have been installed throughout, adding to the open fireplaces and woodburner in this sunny, warm, dry home.

Alyth has been thoughtfully and lovingly restored. Its architecturally designed renovations and additions - and expansive landscaping - has breathed new life into this unique family home. It became a true home again, a place for family, children, entertaining and parties, the venue for a daughters wedding.

Modern living blends sympathetically with its original heritage features. Downstairs enjoys 3 spacious living areas, a generous study, bathroom, with indoor-outdoor flow, making it ideal for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining.

A hipped lantern light is set in the roof above the staircase, complete with stained glass, providing an abundance of natural light. A generous 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are housed upstairs, with a covered verandah enjoying sunny city and harbour vistas.

In a street of some of Dunedin's most impressive houses, Alyth rates as one of the finest. It is architecturally, historically and socially significant for its association with prominent local politician and businessman Keith Ramsay, and is a fine example of the design skills of renowned architect Robert Lawson.

An important part of the group of fine Victorian houses in the Pitt Street / Royal Terrace conservation area, Alyth stands as a testament to the wealth and entrepreneurism which established Dunedin as an early commercial centre, and its tenacity as a family residence.

Its location makes it ideal for professionals and family. Its setting stands it apart from many other prestigious "Victorian homes for the wealthy."
Ideally situated to St Hilda's Collegiate School, the university and hospital.

Priced to sell well below an independent registered valuation by Telfer Young at $1,400,000. The vendors have relocated, are realistic and negotiable, and invite all reasonable offers.

There is very positive buyer interest so early enquiry is highly recommended.

Please contact Lawrence for any further details on 021 992 993.

*Viewing by appointment*

www.lawrencepeeters.co.nz

CV $1,340,000

Keywords

Features

  • Walk in Wardrobe
  • Double Garage
  • Internal Garage Access
  • Office / Study
  • Air Conditioning
  • More than 2 living areas
  • Off-street parking

Location

  • Inner City
  • Sea views

Property Type

  • Character

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Lawrence Peeters (BCom)

One Agency The Property Specialists -Dunedin

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (REAA 2008), Member of the REINZ

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​My results and feedback speak for themselves, with a list-to-sell ratio of 100%.

Call Lawrence today on 021 992 993

or email lawrence.peeters@oatps.nz

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Ewen Livingstone

Otago and Southland

ID#358070

Dunedin Central

Dunedin City
$995,000
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Lawrence Peeters (BCom)
One Agency The Property Specialists -Dunedin
Lawrence
021 992 993
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