Artful Lodgings
Artful Lodgings
Offers Invited by 4pm, Thurs 28 April 2011 (unless sold prior)
This Louis Hay designed home needs another lucky owner - now.
Key features:
- A home offering heart, history and soul
- Superb north west facing position capturing wide views and all day sun
- Includes three bedrooms and an opportunity to create a fourth
- Open plan living and dining with long verandah
- Garden setting
This is Napier architect, Louis Hay's most adventurous bungalow; 'A Beguiling Bungalow' according to the Art Deco Trust who include it in their tour of the same name during Napier's annual Art Deco Weekend. It has been a joy and a privilege to live here the current owner says, but it is time to move on.
It was built in 1916 for Charlie Vigor Brown, son of the Mayor, John Vigor Brown, and his wife Mary. Mary was Louis Hay's secretary so it was no surprise that he was the chosen architect for the newly weds new house. The heart of the home is the large brick fire place and ingle nook, with a high mantelpiece and built in seats each side; this and the exposed timber beams, and decorative stained glass characterise the era. The house sits on the ever popular George Street, identified at first glance by the low, long roof covered in Marseilles tiles imported from France.
The property is currently leasehold but will be freeholded upon settlement to the next lucky owner. The house of 190sqm sits proudly on approximately 639sqm of land.
Next door and adjoining the property, a Martin Yeoman designed cottage, 1970s style is also available for sale.
Many options available so enquire now to make this for you.
Viewing via open home or by appointment. Contact the marketing agents for more information.