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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. Built in the early 1900s, it once served as a rest home for nurses.
This substantial 228m² property has been beautifully renovated, blending modern family living with preserved period features like stained glass and native timbers. It offers four bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen/living area, and private courtyards. This is a unique chance to secure a significant character home in the inner city.
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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