Built around 1920, this character homestead is a well-known, historically-protected Glen Eden landmark, and neighbours have told its current owner that it was a meeting point for local artists and writers over many decades.
“I think I’m just the fourth owner, actually,” she says. “An architect who purchased it in the 1980s added his own touch with the funky mezzanine office above the formal lounge, with lots of interesting angles – which is something I just love.”
43 Woodglen Road in Glen Eden, Auckland, is on the market for sale by tender which closes July 28.
The current homeowner has overseen a recent, very stylish renovation and the home now offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms – including an ensuite – plus a newly refurbished designer kitchen, with quality appliances, which forms part of an expansive, open-plan living and dining area, opening out to a patio.
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Kimberley Ea, from Barfoot & Thompson, Mt Albert, who is marketing the property with Christine Wooding, says the renovation on the property has really retained its integrity.
“While a buyer might not be able to afford a similar home in, say, Mount Eden, they could quite possibly buy this one in Glen Eden at a good price.”
The historically-protected Glen Eden landmark was once a meeting point for local artists and writers over many decades. Photo / Supplied
Ea says the property has loads of space for installing a pool and that the neighbours are all very friendly.
Protecting the intrinsic character of the property was important to the homeowner and features such as the traditional front door have been lovingly preserved while shiny timber floors, high ceilings and period leadlights can be found throughout.
More contemporary is the layout, which feels like a succession of bright, airy galleries, which unfold seamlessly and are filled with natural light.
On the practical side, the house has been reroofed, replumbed, rewired, repainted and has had insulation installed for winter comfort and all of the alterations have had a code compliance certificate (CCC) issued.
The current owner has also extensively landscaped the 1561sqm completely flat section which a contains a number of very well-established original trees, in addition to off-street parking for at least four vehicles, along with a single carport and single garage.
The refurbished home has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a single garage and a carport, plus multiple living spaces. Photo / Supplied
43 Woodglen Road in Glen Eden was previously home to a family of seven children who enjoyed the “great Kiwi childhood”. Photo / Supplied
She says that the immediately previous owners brought their family of seven children up at the property where they enjoyed the “great Kiwi childhood” with plenty of room to run around.
Then there’s the added bonus of Claridge Street Common reserve, which is situated next door and can be reached through a private gate.
43 Woodglen Road is just a couple of minutes by car from Glen Eden shops, cafes and train station and there are a number of good schools in the vicinity.
When the City Rail Link comes onstream, access to and from Auckland CBD will be quick and easy. There is still significant demand for solid, well-presented housing in this popular and convenient neighbourhood and this beautiful blend of old and new certainly fills that bill.
The current owner believes that prospective buyers looking for an extra-spacious property with privacy will be very impressed when they see it.
