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With their steep pitched roofs, narrow gables and decorative timber work, Tudor homes have an undeniable air of grace and classic character about them.
Most Tudor-style homes in New Zealand are Tudor Revival (also known as Mock Tudor) but are stately homages to the medieval, Elizabethan English architecture popular in the 15th and17th centuries.
These five properties are for sale right now and have their own unique features and selling points.
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74 Kennedys Road, Hawkesbury, Marlborough | Deadline November 11
Property Brokers agent Mike Poff is selling this 8ha Marlborough estate. Classic Tudor features are on display both inside and outside the five-bedroom home, including a distinctive spire that’s a real talking point.
The grounds offer something for everyone and include an inground pool, expansive outdoor living, a tennis court and even space for budding vintners. The 7ha of surrounding bare land was previously home to a vineyard but can be redeveloped or grazed, depending on what kind of lifestyle the buyer wants to lead.
74 Kennedys Road, in Hawkesbury, sits on 8ha and comes with an inground pool. Photo / Supplied
“You’ve got a blank canvas with the vineyard having been removed but you’ve still got all the rights to have the vineyard longer term if you want to. It’s all there ready to go and is turnkey for the new buyer,” he says.
“It’s a very large family home and the owners have almost completely reglazed with double glazing, as well as replumbed, so it’s very sound.”
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3 Armagh Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton | Auction November 18
The owners of this five-bedroom Hamilton home have cherished it for the past 33 years and it is positively brimming with distinctive Tudor-style embellishments. These include circular motifs and leadlights, which bring the exterior to life, and the beamed ceilings and ornate cornice detailing accenting the rooms inside.
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty agent Lorenzo Scartozzi says this property offers everything that people love about character homes, as well as some lovely extra features.
3 Armagh Street has been held by the same family for more than 30 years. Photo / Supplied
“It’s got a beautiful Italian-inspired swimming pool and the major bonus of a separate unit at the back.”
This offers excellent flexibility for extended family, independent teenagers or potential Airbnb income.
“It’s also a quarter acre and one of only a few properties available in Hamilton that size.”
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38 Stirling Drive, Morrinsville, Matamata-Piako | By negotiation
Julie Wood from LJ Hooker says this four-bedroom home has a distinguished past.
“When it was built it was Master Builder Home of the Year. It’s very timeless, very private and sits within established but easy-care gardens. It’s beautiful.
38 Stirling Drive, in Morrinsville, is welcoming inquiries over $1.08m. Photo / Supplied
Classic Tudor timberwork is paired with red brick, a shingle roof and an arched entranceway, with timber also used extensively inside.
“There’s plenty of parking for cars or for kids to ride around on their scooters and the location is excellent. It’s close to the Lockerbie Café and in zone for David Street School, which is a very good primary school that you have to be in zone for.”
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13B Astelia Drive, Omokoroa, Western Bay Of Plenty | By negotiation
It’s Tudor elegance in the Bay of Plenty at this 7319sqm Omokoroa property.
Noel Benstead from Bower says the beauty of it lies in the unique proportions for the location.
“It’s in central Omokoroa but has the space of a lifestyle property. It’s also got a tropical swimming pool that feels like being on holiday,” he says.
13B Astelia Drive is tucked away down a picturesque cherry blossom-lined driveway. Photo / Supplied
“The gardens are lovely and when you approach the property, you drive up a cherry tree-lined driveway with cherry blossoms, so this time of year it looks really nice.”
The grounds certainly match the whimsy and grace of the four-bedroom home and feature formal manicured circular hedges, mini-avocado orchard and the pool complex, which looks straight out of Denarau with its waterfall and lush tropical plantings.
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180 Ara-kotinga, Whitford, Auckland | By negotiation
Whitford is known for its majestic properties and this 4.05ha estate is no exception. The setting of the grand Tudor-inspired design is just as impressive, with rolling countryside and native bush as far as the eye can see.
The four-bedroom house sprawls out over two levels, with a generous floorplan of 335sqm ensuring there’s plenty of space for the whole family. The elevated position also captures views out over local rural landscapes to Auckland City, the Sky Tower and Rangitoto.
The owner of 180 Ara-kotinga is motivated to make a deal, according to the listing on OneRoof. Photo / Supplied
In her listing, Bayleys agent Denise Jenner says: “Retaining its distinctive character, the home presents an exciting opportunity to further enhance and update to suit modern tastes.
“Our committed vendor has a genuine intention to sell with clear instructions to sell.”
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