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Take a prime seaside site with unimpeded sea views, add slick architecture, timber artistry and a nod to the nautical and what have you got? This beautiful 187sqm showhome with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study. From first glance, the house catches the eye. A bow front with cedar trim sets the maritime scene and coloured steel and concrete-look cladding anchor the house to its long, narrow site. An upstairs balcony visible from the front ensures wide views are enjoyed. The entry is a strong indicator of the quality within. Vertical cedar lines both sides of the hall, stairwell and angled ceiling. On closer inspection, one wall reveals itself as feature balusters that rise from just above the floor of the lower level to the upper-floor ceiling. They’re dazzling. Two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, garage and study with patio can be found downstairs. Head up the timber stairs and you’ll arrive in an open plan living space with a fresh white kitchen, warm-toned timber ceiling and flooring, and — you can’t miss it — the panorama. Through wide sea-facing glazing in the lounge, or from the balcony that flows from it, you can see Petone Beach, Matiu / Somes Island and the entry to Wellington Harbour beyond. It’s all extremely beautiful.
Back for a limited time
After previously opening as a showhome, this much-loved Petone home is opening its doors once again for a limited three-month period.
239 The Esplanade, Petone
Open Sunday’s, 1pm–4pm or by appointment
