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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.
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Reluctantly for sale, Glenside is a treasured 1911 Ōamaru landmark designed by architect JM Forrester. This "grand gentleman's residence" showcases stunning Arts and Crafts/Art Nouveau style, built from solid Ōamaru stone.
The five-bedroom home features a magnificent leadlight front door, a grand staircase, and ornate decorative details. Set on 1.27 hectares, it offers a unique town-and-country feel. The current owners are selling after five memorable years as the property has become too large to maintain.
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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