Parnell
17 Takutai Street
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, kitchen, family room, dining and sitting room, 2 carports 3 OSP’s.
Built in the 1920’s, fashioned on a Californian bungalow for the American wife of a decorated, New Zealand born, WW1 Bomber pilot. Extended in the 1970’s, with the tiered entrance hall an aquatic mural, painted by Michael Smither progressively over 10 years, during his frequent visits to the property. And now, with the current vendors continuing the theme, where the sense of curated colour, fabrics, furnishings and art adds to the comfortable relaxed lifestyle which embodies this home.
A clever connectivity of architectural styles, the 1970’s wing which has formal entrance, family living room which opens onto a north facing terrace and a main bedroom suite, with wardrobes and ensuite bathroom with the original home incorporating a galley kitchen, interconnecting formal and informal living areas, which extend north to undercover patios, terraces with seating and dining areas. A suite of family bedrooms, central bathroom, study and laundry with a separate hobby room located at the rear of the double carport.
Enveloped by 1521m2 of established gardens, lawn and terraces, a private paradise of approximately at the end of a tree lined driveway in the heart of Parnell.
Open Homes Sat – Sun 2 – 2.30pm or by appointment
For Sale by Auction 19 May 2021 @ 10am (if not sold prior)
In rooms 34 Shortland Street City.