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Inside the 161-year-old home with a turret dining room, good spiritual vibes
Historic Wellington villa with a turret dining room, stained glass and a peaceful garden oasis.
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A unique 161-year-old historic villa in Mount Victoria, Wellington, is on the market. Known as Virginia Cottage, the home was extensively restored by owner Blair Styra and his late wife, Kay McCulloch, after they purchased it in a dilapidated state in the 1980s.
Key features include a stunning Gothic-style turret dining room, stained glass, and a peaceful garden oasis. During renovations, the couple uncovered an original well, now a feature in the kitchen. The property is listed with Tommy's.
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The home has been lovingly restored by its current owner, Blair Styra. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
The entranceway to the house is absolutely enchanting. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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The house as it appeared in a photograph from 1890. Photo: SUPPLIED
The home has a cosy, maximalist feel. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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A second sitting room doubles as a study and workspace. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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The home is divided into two dwellings, with a three bed home on the ground floor and a two bed flat upstairs. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
The dining room has an Arthurian vibe to it. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
The garden room lead to the small courtyard garden at the rear of the home. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
The arched dining room from the garden. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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The garden is a sheltered retreat. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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