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115 Takapu Road Manakau, Manawatu-Wanganui

My owners are very happy — I've been sold!

300m2 floor area

25,930m2 land area

4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

4 Carparks

Majestic Restored Villa

A chance to live the country life, this unique home will captivate you from its first glimpse along the driveway. A fully restored villa, over 100 years old, complete with covered verandahs and stained glass windows. From the turret there are commanding views of the Tararua ranges and Kapiti. This home is a fine example of period character, yet offers the convenience of modern comforts.

Just consider the lifestyle options this wonderful home presents. Work from home, lease out the paddocks from some extra income, use it as a weekend retreat - or take advantage of the central location and commute to Wellington, a BnB or similar maybe. The list of possibilities is endless.

Featuring beautiful native timbers throughout, there are four generous sized bedrooms, bathroom with a clawfoot bath and separate shower and the other with a shub. The large open-plan living area consists of a well-equipped kitchen with pantry, double dish-drawer and 5-element gas hob, through to the dining(Read More)

House Style
three bay villa (1907)
Garaging/Carparking
Two extensive garages (total 150sqm) with four parking bays and separate ride-on mower entrance
Joinery
Mainly original matai weatherboard (H3 timber to kitchen/dining extension in 1991)
Roof
corrugated iron
Insulation
Retrofitted underfloor and ceiling insulation
Flooring
Matai
Heating / Cooling
Yunca woodburner in main open plan living area, installed 2004
Window Coverings
Most windows have drapes to the floor with triple thermal blackout lining
Chattels Remaining
Chattels include: drapes and fixed carpet coverings, Samsung fridge-freezer, Ariston front-loader washing machine, Yunca woodburner, Spa pool (new Dec2015). A full detailed chattel list can be provided.

Asking price: By Negotiation