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Quirky and colourful: ‘It’s almost like stepping into Alice in Wonderland’
This colourful Kelburn home has quirky architecture, three levels, city views and a much-loved history.
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A distinctive Kelburn home, designed by architect Ross Brown in 1982, is now for sale. Known for its quirky, colourful character, the three-level house offers expansive city and harbour views.
Key features include soaring ceilings, a double-height sunroom, and unique timber details. This cherished three-bedroom family home includes a dramatic top-floor studio with its own balcony. Listed with Harcourts, this unique property offers a magical living experience in a prime Wellington location.
The house in Glasgow Street is going to auction on October 9. Photo: Harcourts
Victoria and Juliet Ferguson, who grew up here, say it has been wonderful seeing their young daughters make their own memories. Photo: Harcourts
The double-height sunroom is off the living area. Photo: Harcourts
The house has been recently refreshed with new carpet and interior paint. Photo: Harcourts
There’s a mezzanine level on the second floor that overlooks the living area. Photo: Harcourts
This was the favourite hangout for the Ferguson girls when they were teens. It is believed this was the architect’s studio. Photo: Harcourts
Everything has been well maintained in the house, including the original ‘80s kitchen. Photo: Harcourts
There are quirky features at every turn. Photo: Harcourts
The colour palette on the interior is more subdued than the exterior. Photo: Harcourts
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