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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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A rare opportunity has arisen to own Lady Freyberg House, a grand historic home at 18 Moturoa St, Pipitea. Originally a post-WWI rest home for nurses, it has been beautifully renovated into a modern family residence.
The substantial 228m² home on an 885m² section features four bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, and multiple living spaces. It expertly blends preserved period details like stained glass and native timbers with contemporary comforts, offering a unique combination of character and privacy.
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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