Anice slice of history for $1.5m
ANORTHLAND character home that belonged to the two prime ministers in the first Labour Government has sold for $1.5 million.
The property, at 64-66 Harbour View Rd, dated to 1909 and had a rateable value of $1.625 million.
The crown bought it for Michael Joseph Savage in 1939, who lived there briefly before his death, and from 1940-1949 it was the home of his successor, Peter Fraser.
Designed by architect Frederick de Jersey Clere, the four-bedroom dwelling with four-car garaging was on the market for the first time in more than 20 years.
‘‘It’s always been one of Wellington’s true, historic, landmark properties,’’ Steve Fejos, of RE/MAX Leaders, says.
Built from heart totara, matai and oregon timbers, the weatherboard and tile roof house measured about 400 square metres on a 1606sqm hillside section with sensational views and combined period features with an 80s addition and improvements by the vendors.
They added drive-on access, a double-garage with internal access to complement the double-garage on the street, and landscaped the grounds.
‘‘The property received an incredible 47,642 views on TradeMe and was quoted in a number of national papers as a property of interest,’’ Mr Fejos says.
‘‘It sold to a local Northland family who had been looking for some time for a suitable home.’’
A PAPAKOWHAI home that was marketed as a ‘‘great opportunity’’ because of its potential to add value in a location with harbour views has been auctioned for $364,000.
The property, at 8 Eskdale Rd, had a rateable value of $340,000 and was pitched at first-home buyers, investors and do-ityourselfers.
‘‘The convenience of location, TO TELL readers about a successful sale and be included in this column, email the details to:
supplements@dompost.co.nz harbour views, space and great sun made this gem a great opportunity for someone to lick into shape in no time,’’ Jenny Butterworth, of Harcourts Paremata, says
The weatherboard house had three bedrooms with a single garage on a 524sqm partially fenced section.
A RAUMATI BEACH home with a rateable value of $475,000 has been auctioned for $536,000.
The two-bedroom house, at 16 Tainui St, had been ‘‘totally rebuilt’’ following a fire five years ago, John Jarden, of Harcourts Paraparaumu, says.
‘‘It a rare chance to buy a modern home on an 862-square metre site in an old, established, beachside street.
‘‘It included a study, incorporated great indoor-outdoor flows with large entertaining areas, and was close to schools, shops and transport.’’
A HIMATANGI BEACH home with three bedrooms and a single garage has been auctioned for $116,500.
The property, at 60 Himatangi St, had a rateable value of $190,000.
‘‘It was a nice home on an 826-square metre section with the bonus of a large freestanding garage,’’ Barry Needham, of Harcourts Levin, says.
‘‘It was a great opportunity to purchase a holiday home, investment property or permanent residence.’’
A CARTERTON home on two titles has sold for $180,000.
The property, at 24 Wakelin St, had a 2011 rateable value of $200,000.
‘‘It was in two separate titles with a tidy 1940s, two-bedroom dwelling on a 361-square metre section and, at the rear, a 470-square metre section with a modern lock-up garage,’’ Liz Ryniker, of Guardian First National Greytown, says.
The 80sqm house had been tenanted for about 16 years.