Features
- More than 2 car garaging
- Off-street parking
CHARMING, RENOVATED, SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME
TRADESMAN OR HANDYMEN ONLY DREAM ABOUT HAVING SO MUCH GARAGING/WORKSHOP/STORAGE SPACE
As you drive up to this impressive home with its automatic gates you will probably say just what our salespeople did "what a beautiful home".
This superior home exudes all the charm of its 1940's era including leadlight windows and quality building materials enhanced by the fact that its proud owners of the last 24 years have meticulously maintained it and recently repainted and re-roofed, it now looks a picture.
As the family grew they renovated and extended sympathetically with its architecture whilst still incorporating every modern convenience available, including new gib-board and insulation in the walls and ceiling throughout.
The charming main living room now has an enormous skylight to allow the sun to flow from the north and the west and then through the French doors into the dining room which also hosts a conveniently placed computer nook. Another large skylight captures the morning sun as you enjoy your coffee and newspaper at the dining table. Other living room features include the stunning art deco marble fire surround and original built in Rimu china cabinet.
The Rimu kitchen was built by a master craftsman and provides a breakfast bar for those quick snacks or meals on the run.
There are 4 bedrooms on the living room level with the master being slightly separated for utmost peace and privacy, it has a large dressing room area ensuite with spa bath which is connected to 20mm pipes to enable it to be filled quickly - in no time you will be relaxing in luxury with a good book - maybe candles and a wine in a very private and peaceful area of your home.
Also in the master room is a nook suitable for a reading or computer desk. There is also another full bathroom and separate toilet on this level.
The owner is a techno and therefore every gadget is catered for. Intercom from the autogates connected to the kitchen which also has remote access to the garage door opener. The house has a Telephone system and internet and sky television connections in most rooms, ideal for running a business from home.
But wait there's more - the "piece of resistance" so rarely found in Central Hutt in this price range, down stairs is an enormous basement providing- 3 car garaging with internal access plus 65m2 of storage/workshop games room and hobbies area for teenagers plus a 5th bedroom/study or separate hobbies/music room. These areas would be amazing asset for tradesmen, 'DIY' enthusiasts or noisy teenagers, with space for every imaginable "boys toy" with access from the rear and the front and so secure from the road only you will know its there.
The garden is beautifully landscaped, the rear is enclosed with mature vegetation for wind protection, has a raised vege garden, sunny north/west lawn, and delightful all weather outdoor living area and every imaginable mature fruit tree and an irrigation system on a timer right throughout the garden which makes it a breeze to maintain.
This home is situated in a lovely street with no through traffic but so close to shops transport and all the Hutt's facilities
This downsizing family are reluctant but so proud to be able to pass on their wonderful home which has provided a terrific lifestyle for this family over the past 24 years.
OFFERS OVER $575,000
Graham has resided in the Hutt Valley for 25 years. During this time he managed for the Todd Family, Taita Service Station and what is now BP Waiwhetu.
He has also owned and operated Victoria Motor Services (1988) Ltd in Petone and BP Silverstream.
He rebuilt, owned and operated Harbour City Service Centre on Customhouse Quay in Wellington, now Shell Harbour City.
For 4 years he was employed by Edwards and Hardy Roofing (Wgtn) Ltd as a salesperson. Since then he branched into Real Estate and over this time he has had many satisfied clients.
He offers you his business acumen, honesty and integrity along with real interest in working with you to achieve your needs and desires.
In 2005 he so impressed Lorraine Girvan with the way he conducted his business that she invited him to form a selling partnership. This has enabled them to give what they believe an exceptional standard of service to their clients.
read moreLorraine began selling Real Estate in Lower Hutt in the late 1980’s after a 15 year career with the Bank of New Zealand. In 1990 she completed the qualification which enabled her to operate her own Real Estate Company and up until March 2020 she has been the Director of Selig Real Estate Ltd and Manager of the Lower Hutt office.
Although Lorraine enjoys management responsibilities she feels her best qualities are her people skills. Therefore, in March 2020 she decided to close Selig Real Estate and choose to join the Lower Hutt Harcourts Team to concentrate on her big love—selling Residential Real Estate.
In the 45 years Lorraine has lived in Lower Hutt she has lived in 4 different suburbs, has been involved in many community organisations and her children attended local schools. Therefore, she has a great appreciation and in-depth knowledge of what the wider Hutt Valley has to offer.
Lorraine has been married to Barry, a banker for 40 years. As Barry has now retired, you will see him helping Lorraine at open homes, he also assists her with other facets of her business. Both Lorraine and Barry are active members of Rotary Hutt Valley, in fact they have both been made Paul Harris Fellows, Rotary’s highest award for service to Rotary and the community. In 2016, Lorraine was further granted Rotary’s prestigious Sapphire Pin.
Lorraine’s interests outside real estate evolve around the community and her family and friends and all the Hutt Valley has to offer. This includes daily swimming in the local pools for exercise and in the summer swimming in the harbour and sea kayaking. She is an avid reader and enjoys travel, art history, gardening and together with her husband, helping their children with their home renovations and gardens and enjoying her 2 young grandchildren.
Lorraine remain passionate about selling Hutt Valley Real Estate, she has sold over $363 million of residential property and is proud of her achievements because of her career choice all those years ago.
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