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‘All our friends thought we were crazy’: Couple reluctantly selling their dream historic home
Owners reluctantly farewell a treasured 1911 Ōamaru landmark after five memorable years.
AI summary
A rare opportunity to own Glenside, a treasured Ōamaru landmark designed by architect JM Forrester. This grand 1910 residence showcases stunning Arts and Crafts/Art Nouveau style on 1.27 hectares, offering a unique town-and-country lifestyle.
Key features include:
- Five bedrooms and five bathrooms
- Solid Ōamaru stone construction
- Exquisite Art Nouveau leadlights and decorative ceilings
The current owners are reluctantly selling after five memorable years, seeking a new custodian for this historically significant home.
The front door is a particular highlight. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
The kitchen is homely. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
Historic charming interior
Original leadlights, decorative ceilings, grand living spaces and a sweeping staircase showcase the home's rich Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau heritage.
The stairs are original. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
One of the five bedrooms. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
The verandah has been updated. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
There’s 1.27 hectares of land. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
The property mixes town and rural living. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
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