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The secret mansions of Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt is not a city you immediately associate with mansions. You would, however, be wrong - it’s full of them.
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Contrary to its suburban image, Lower Hutt is home to many hidden historic mansions. These grand properties were often built as "country" homes for Wellington's gentry in the Western Hills and seaside suburbs.
Featured listings include:
- A renovated 1912 Belmont villa at 33 Wairere Rd on a large, flat section.
- The Woodroyd Estate in Kelson, a 1921 mock Tudor mansion on a 26ha estate.
- A glamorous Deco-style home at 25 Cheviot Rd, Eastbourne.
These unique properties offer discerning buyers space, history, and luxury.
Anson House is one of the many mansion house hidden away in Lower Hutt - but not one of its secrets.
This historic Home in Lower Hutt is visible from the street - so not really a secret.
Belmont
This historic home could be one of the oldest in Belmont.
The enclosed conservatory is now a music room.
The nursery is in the room to the right off the master bedroom, the manrobe is on the left.
The home has a large, flat garden, despite being up on a hill.
Kelson
The Grande Lawn at the Woodroyd Estate.
The living room has been given the Olde English Pub treatment.
Inside one of the cosy cottages on the estate.
Lowry Bay
This mansion in Eastbourne feels like stepping back to the 30s.
The home has five double bedrooms.
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