Immaculate both inside and out, this magnificent Villa portrays the ultimate charm and character of its period, and is a credit to the current owners who are reluctantly relocating overseas.
Built in approx 1855, this distinguished Villa has the honour of being recorded as the oldest remaining home to be built in Whangarei city, and can referred to in the book "Cobwebs and Gables" written by Bartlett and Edwards (1982).
The home was built for Sir Samuel Osborne Gibbes (known as Sir Osborne), a baronet descended from a long line of landed gentry in England. Originally the home was two storeys high and had 5 bedrooms and a "Grannary", but was later restyled to a single level configuration.
The home has magnificent period features which include ornate fireplaces, beautiful chandeliers, sash windows, French casement and panelled glazed doors, covered verandas with lattice surrounds, beautifully crafted to the quality of the period.
There are 3 generous bedrooms (including master ensuite), a spacious main lounge, a large formal dining room, a spacious kitchen with an alternative dining area, and a large separate outbuilding which is ideal as a guests quarters.The immaculate grounds are set on ½ acre overlooking the city and adjacent to farmland and offer peace and privacy and an abundance of birdlife.
This resplendent property will appeal to those who appreciate charm, character and historic quality.
View by appointment only.
Contact Bruce Reid
027 487 6262
Email b.reid2@barfoot.co.nz