SOLD | 129 West Bush Road, Masterton | Jaime Slater - Harcourts
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Find your place at this magnificent Wairarapa lifestyle property, on the edge of town but with a glorious sense of a world away from it all and abundant trees planted across 4.8 hectares. A grand looping driveway leads to the historic rimu house, dating from the 1880s and relocated from the Lake Ferry area about 40 years ago. The front of the dwelling is original, with rear living spaces added later. Insulated, with a well maintained exterior, the house features a deep front verandah which wraps around the west side. The ground floor includes a bedroom, comfortable family/TV room, and a formal lounge flowing to the dining area and through to a kitchen and parlour with log burner. The kitchen features a double dish drawer, modern oven and a view to the brick courtyard with garden arch and shady pergola to escape summer heat. The bathroom has a large shower, while a second toilet and separate laundry add convenience. From the two upstairs bedrooms with walk-in wardrobing, gaze through large windows across the lush treetops of the arboretum planted for autumn splendour and rows of perfect topiary.
A former garage and potter's workshop at the rear of the house has been converted to a spacious art studio or home income space, with a sunny mezzanine room at the top of the stairs. Beyond the free-standing carport is a relocated cottage also brimming with history.
It was rescued as derelict from Dannevirke and a mystery man called 'Harold' carved his name on the wall in 1896. Newspaper that used to line the walls is framed as a reminder of its past. The cottage is now a comfortable and practical self-contained space for visiting family or friends.
The magic continues in the hidden circular rose garden and the dark stand of pines dubbed `The Gruffalo Woods' by visiting children. Topiary and box hedging have been meticulously planned, planted and maintained, all trimmed to perfection. A sprawling west lawn is perfect for garden parties or weddings, the various areas of the property offering something for every taste. An aerial photograph shows off its smart lay-out and exact garden zones. It could be described as a patchwork story of perfection, from the green of living trees, to the characterful buildings made of precious wood. The parkland and woods include well over 2,500 exotic trees of some 27 different species and cypress shelterbelts. A hazelnut block consists of almost 400 mature, crop-producing trees. With easy access to the train station, Wellington city is just 1.5 hours away by rail or car. The property is minutes from central Masterton, with all its town facilities and services. Wairarapa wineries, mountain trails and boutique shopping towns are all close by, with the rugged east coast and beach resorts a comfortable day-trip away. Enjoy all this before returning to the magnificent tree-lined oasis on West Bush road.
Contact me on 0800 33 22 66 or jaime.slater@harcourts.co.nz
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