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8 The Rigi and 2 Governor Road, Northland, Wellington City

Name: Open Home - 02:00pm - 02:30pm
Start: 2025-12-07T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-12-07T01:30:00.000Z
Location: 8 The Rigi and 2 Governor Road

Deadline Sale

5

3

1

241m²

1,138m²

QUARTER ACRE DREAM IN THE CITY!

This exceptional character residence in tightly held Northland offers a rare lifestyle pairing: a grand family home and an expansive, landscaped section with views, sun, and untapped potential. Spanning two addresses but sold as one, 8 The Rigi and 2 Governor Road combine classic charm with family function and the freedom of space - all just minutes from the CBD.

- Circa-1915 weatherboard home with stunning period features throughout

- Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two generous living areas and a dedicated study or dressing room

- Open-plan kitchen/dining/living with scullery, separate laundry, gas heating and a heatpump

- Striking leadlight windows, matai flooring, and a grand central staircase

- Cable car access to a sunny, private position with harbour and Botanic Garden views and the opportunity to watch the sun rise along the Rimutaka Range

- Large flat lawn and courtyard for entertaining, plus a secluded, fully fenced spa area and an abundance of native and exotic birdlife

- The adjoining section at 2 Governor Road includes a garage (on road reserve), established gardens, a level building site with services in place, and shares the cable car access

- Keep the extra land as garden, explore development potential, or secure for the future

- Zoned for preferred schools, on a key bus route, across the road from the Talavera Tennis Club and just a short trip to town

Whether you're seeking a forever home, multigenerational living options, or a city-fringe sanctuary with room to grow, this special offering delivers scope, space, and soul. Contact Clare now for a private viewing or come along to one of the open homes.

Building Inspection Report and LIM are available upon request.

Please note the listing for 6 The Rigi, Northland, is available to purchase as a standalone section or in conjunction with the above, given it is an adjoining site.

Deadline sale (unless sold prior) closes 12pm, Thursday 11th December 2025 at 8 Kent Terrace, Wellington

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

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Type

House

Property ID

LOWE7734

Listed on

18/11/2025

Updated

30/11/2025

Open Homes1

Sun, 7 Dec

02:00PM - 02:30PM

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Northland is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Wellington, one of 52 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Northland is the 22nd largest suburb of Wellington in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Northland provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1880 - 1889. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1960 - 1969. Residential housing stock in Northland is made up of approximately 87% residential housing and 13% residential investment housing properties.

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