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Grand historic home a once-in-a-lifetime family opportunity
The stately home at 18 Moturoa St, Pipitea, Wellington seeks a new custodian.

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The historic Lady Freyberg House at 18 Moturoa St, Pipitea, presents a rare family opportunity. Built in the early 1900s, it later served as a rest home for nurses.
A significant 2010 renovation created a modern home that retains its unique period features, offering open-plan living and excellent privacy.
- Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
- 228m² home on an 885m² section
Marketed by Lowe and Co, this substantial property is a unique find for its size and calibre in inner-city Wellington.
The home’s wide hall is a remnant of its time as a place for convalescing.
Governor-General Lord Freyberg with Lady Freyberg outside Government House after Freyberg became a Baron in 1951.
The drawing room showcases some of the home’s finest period features.
Parts of the home have been modernised for today’s lifestyle.
The formal dining room opens onto the courtyard garden.
The master suite also opens onto the garden. There are four bedrooms in the home.
This is one of few original homes left in this part of Wellington.
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