‘The Pines’ National Heritage Category 2

The Pines property is reputed to be the first house built in Waipawa. It has a National Heritage Category 2 registration. The parklike grounds has been the venue for public gatherings amongst the mature trees, roses and hydrangeas over the years. The house has a colonial “Walton family” style appearance with a covered veranda, ballustrade and concrete steps forming a grand entrance to the front door. Upstairs there is a mezzanine floor, built in storage cupboard and a double bedroom with views over the beautiful landscaped gardens. Downstairs at the rear of this home is a large laundry, back entrance, hallway to the front door, kitchen combined dining area which overlooks the gardens through the two colonial French doors. Opposite the dining area is a large living room and spacious conservatory with exterior access. For heating in the winter months there is an inbuilt Metro log fire with a timber and tile surround with mantlepiece. There are 3 heat-pumps throughout the house. In some rooms there are radiator heaters which can be connected to a main heating source. Drapes, Roman blinds and curtains add the finishing touches to the windows and French colonial doors. Carpet is laid in the living room, hallway and bedrooms. Also off the hallway is a linen cupboard, the family bathroom offering a claw foot bath, vanity and toilet. There’s a smaller bedroom between the formal living room and the master bedroom which offers an ensuite comprising of a shower, vanity and toilet. French doors open to a sunny conservatory off the master bedroom forming an extension and exterior access. A carport is built between the house and double garage. At the rear is a wood storage lean and a courtyard. There’s a pond at the top end of the property with mature trees. Also on this property are 3 tunnel houses which need some attention. Wire fencing indcates the boundary. This property is on town water and sewerage. Bring your builder along to give you ideas. Being sold ‘As is’. Viewing is by Appointment.