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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 opportunity. Built in the early 1900s, it later served as a rest home for nurses before being transformed into a family residence.
A major 2010 renovation masterfully blended period features with modern living, creating an open-plan kitchen and private courtyards. This substantial 228m² home offers four bedrooms on a large 885m² section, a unique find in the area. Listed by Lowe and Co.
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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