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751 Takarau Gorge Road, Makara, Wellington City

Name: Open Home - 02:15pm - 03:00pm
Start: 2026-01-11T01:15:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-11T02:00:00.000Z
Location: 751 Takarau Gorge Road

Deadline Sale

6

3

2

400m²

3.57ha

A MASTERPIECE OF PRIVACY, SCALE AND FAMILY COMFORT

Some homes have a presence that's hard to put into words - and this is one of them. Built in the early 2000's with handcrafted schist stone and macrocarpa milled from trees grown on-site, this Makara masterpiece feels as though it's grown from the land itself. Nestled in a southerly protected valley surrounded by 3.57 hectares (approx.) of lawn, paddocks, and native bush, it's a rare offering that's every bit as functional as it is beautiful. Accessed by private drive a short distance from the road it exudes park-like peace and tranquility with no other visible structures - just silence and birdsong.

Inside, the layout is generous, intuitive, and distinctly family-friendly. The kitchen channels classic farmhouse style - complete with a walk-in pantry - and connects easily to the everyday living area, patio, and dining room. There's a second formal lounge with vaulted ceiling for quiet nights in, and a formal dining space perfect for special occasions. A guest suite on the ground floor with its own semi-ensuite offers excellent separation for visitors and multigenerational needs.

The entrance lobby with its soaring atrium and curved stairway makes its own statement, opening to five bedrooms upstairs - including the generous primary suite with a walk-in wardrobe, private balcony, and expansive ensuite. A study adds flexibility for remote work or extra accommodation, while a family bathroom and separate toilet ensure convenience for busy households. This is a home designed to grow with your family/extended family and stand the test of time.

Other practical extras include a double garage, separate utility toilet, underfloor heating, two wood burners - one on wetback, solar keeping mains power in check, and broadband internet access.

Step outside and the story only gets better. The land is a mix of established near flat lawn and gardens, paddock (with potential for more) and native bush. Whether you're running poultry, livestock, planting trees, or just want space for the kids to roam free, it's a setting that encourages exploration - with hilltop picnic spots and sweeping views of the Makara landscape as your reward.

While the setting feels a world away, the location couldn’t be more convenient. The beach is just down the road, with Karori and the CBD an easy drive in one direction, and Johnsonville just as close. It’s peaceful, practical, and genuinely rare.

After nearly 20 years, the owners are ready to pass this special property on. If you’re looking for a family home that offers more than just space — one with soul, substance, and stories still to be written — we’d love to show you around.

Deadline Sale (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 12pm, Thursday 29th January 2026 at 2/153 Karori Road, Wellington

^Source of information: Property Guru, Nexus, Wellington City Council (non-verified)

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Type

House

Property ID

LOWE7739

Listed on

06/01/2026

Updated

yesterday

Open Homes1

Sun, 11 Jan

02:15PM - 03:00PM

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 3 days (last updated on 6 January) and was last sold in 2006 for $820,000. OneRoof now estimates this property to be $1,775,000 and its latest rating valuation by Wellington City council is $1,770,000 as of 2024. There are 4 properties for sale in Makara.

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400m²

Land area

3.57ha

Type of title

Freehold

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Mākara, Wellington City

Makara is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Wellington, one of 52 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Makara is the 49th largest suburb of Wellington in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Makara provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1950 - 1959. Residential housing stock in Makara is made up of approximately 26% residential housing and 74% lifestyle properties.

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