Built in the early 1990s in a prestigious riverside suburb and meticulously maintained by successive owners over the following decades, this handsome two-storey, seven-bedroom home in Palmerston North with a stunning 350sqm of floorspace is a very rare offering and is ideal for a large or extended family.
Hokowhitu has always been extremely desirable and 22A Ihaka Street is situated in a quiet street of similarly high-quality properties.
Constructed using the best materials available, including weatherboard and brick, the home has real character with extensive use of exposed timber throughout, in ceiling beams, doors, kitchen and bathroom joinery, and in the magnificent staircase, which lies beyond the attractive front door with its leadlight panels.
On the ground level is a well-proportioned open-plan kitchen, dining and living area along with a home office, separate laundry, master bedroom with ensuite, and an elegant formal lounge.
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As in the rest of the house, the decor on this floor is classical with plenty of exposed rimu, and the flow between inside and out is seamless.
Meanwhile, five further bedrooms (one with ensuite) lie upstairs, along with a spacious family bathroom and a third living room, which could alternatively be used as another bedroom.
Ian Robinson from Bayleys, Palmerston North says that interest in the property was already intense, prior to it being advertised, and it is for sale by negotiation.
“It has so much going for it – especially in terms of space – and homes like this in this location don’t come along often. The property enjoys complete privacy as it is set back down a shared driveway, and the section is easy-care, with just enough lawn for children and pets”.
Palmerston North’s CBD is a short drive away, so commuting is an absolute breeze and there’s a bus stop nearby for university students and workers.
Robinson says that the property is zoned for the city’s best schools including Palmerston North Girls High School and Palmerston North Boys High School which are easily reached by bike.
“There’s no doubt that this is a quality home and it’s very liveable, while there’s still potential to add value – perhaps by further modernising the bathrooms.”
He says that the Hokowhitu Village with its shops and cafes is just around the corner while the Hokowhitu Lagoon, river walks and the Manawatu Golf Course are amongst other local attractions.
The community is a very close-knit one and there’s always somebody around to feed the cat or take in the mail when residents are away.
“The layout of the home is extremely practical and well set up for families – particularly those with teenagers or extended families – with great separation between living areas, as well as having zones inside and out that can easily accommodate the whole family,” says Robinson.
The property is being marketed to be sold by negotiation.