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Mansion built for former Mayor of Dunedin is on the market - and it has some stories to tell
Broomhill, built in the 1870s.

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Broomhill, a grand 1870s Victorian mansion in Dunedin, is on the market. Originally built for former mayor Nathaniel Young Armstrong Wales, the property features a heritage-listed exterior and a rich history.
The expansive 640m² home offers up to seven bedrooms and stunning harbour views. It retains unique original features, including:
- A full-sized billiards table
- A strongroom and a ship's hatch to the roof
- A sweeping staircase and stone fireplaces
This is a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of Dunedin's architectural heritage.
WATCH: Peek inside one of Dunedin's grandest mansions
The mansion has a beautiful sweeping staircase.
Leadlight glass surrounds the front entrance.
One of the photos the family of a previous owner donated, showing the mansion in 1921.
An old photo of the billiard table, which comes with the house.
The mansion is full of cosy and welcoming spaces.
The house is sunny, light and airy.
High ceilings and picture rails reflect the Victorian era, when the mansion was built.
The billiards room as it is today.
The stone was quarried on site and used to build the mansion.
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