Charming Heritage Home with Modern Sophistication
This is a Deadline Sale Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 1pm (unless sold prior)Built in 1910, 26 Rugby Road displays her moxie with elegance and impeccable sophistication, evidence of time omitted except for the multitude of original period features; a modest faade, period front verandah and fretwork detailing, maritime etched front door with stained glass finishing, soaring batten and board ceilings, sash windows, open fireplaces, solid kauri floors and then there are the views... The entire living area of this warm and welcoming home benefits from an uninterrupted harbour and city-side vista. Sweep back the doors and the bifold windows to reveal the perfect escape where the mesmerising outlook delivers sunsets and seascapes with a backdrop of birdsong. Upstairs the master bedroom suite is all about exclusivity – residing on its own private floor with french doors onto a secluded balcony where you can embrace the intimate views of the Sky Tower and harbour. The master boasts a walk-in wardrobe, walk-in storage space and capacious ensuite featuring a double walk-in shower – perfect for those busy mornings and relaxing evenings together:) With an aura and pedigree impossible to miss 26 Rugby Road has welcomed each decade by embracing the new with grace. The enormous addition of two living areas, dining, kitchen and expansive entertainers deck running across the entire rear aspect of this home - all look like they were there from the beginning. Whilst the modern bathrooms, en-suite, walk-in attic and spacious bespoke guest suite (with external and internal access) accompany this home with cohesion and unity. On a massive 890m freehold section - this home is not set back apologetically - instead it is placed purposefully to ensure that the extensive and manicured front lawn provides the perfect playground for all to enjoy. Cricket on the lawn, bowls on the green – family and friends will be bringing their kids, dogs, chilly bin and pyjamas! If a swimming pool is on your list, there is space aplenty here. The location is also very desirable, a short walk to the Birkenhead ferry to enjoy a stress-free commute across the water to the heart of the city. Hinemoa Street community is literally on your doorstep, where the locals gather to enjoy the multitude of cafés and award-winning restaurants, accompanied by art galleries and boutique retail.