May 21, 2022 CHARACTER AND CRAFTMANSHIP 73 Ritchie Street, Richmond Dean Miller - 027 214 4004 Harcourts Invercargill, Licensed Agent REAA 2008 PAGE 3
Saturday, May 21, 2022 Homed Southland 200 Well-loved character home AdvertisingFeature Captivating from the curb side, two of the aspects that drew deck and garden area that is toilet, pedestal vanity and storage Photographer: Inspire Media Works this fabulous, four bedroom family Nathan to the home just over a beautifully sheltered. cupboard upstairs and two full distant future this will make the home in popular Richmond offers year ago. He has always loved bathrooms downstairs, one most beautiful lush hedge, both style and grace. character homes and says his ‘‘The kitchen is stunning with its comprising of a shower over bath creating extra privacy, with the Ritchie St haven was quite the stacked subway tiled walls and on- – ideal for families. vision of removing the wooden Affectionately known as catch. trend wooden open shelving. The section of the fences above the ‘Gudgeon House’, the two level built-in oven and hob are sleek Outdoors, the private north- clinker brick. The path beneath character home was designed for ‘‘It’s rare to find a house such as and functional and the black facing garden area links perfectly the spreading Elm tree is practical a young widow who had moved to this, where its beauty has been feature tapware and sink look to the living room. It features two for the green-thumbed family the city from the family farm. preserved whilst modernising it sharp beneath the industrial style deck areas, ideal for making the member, but also gives the feeling sympathetically.’’ pendant lighting.’’ most of the summer sun. of a beautiful English garden. Mrs Gudgeon had the grand home built for her in 1937 and it is The feature clinker brick work Downstairs, the bedroom is Buxus hedging, standard Bay The section is fully fenced – obvious that very little expense creates a special feature on this spacious and features a beautiful trees and feature planting perfect for the children and pets. was spared. She and her three home and continues through to corner bay window – the perfect populate this recently landscaped The garage has an automatic children lived at 73 Ritchie St for the fencing on the street nook for curling up with a book in section, a section that will just get door, with two remotes and there many, many years, taking great frontages. This and many other the late afternoon sun. better every year. is secure off-street parking. care of their very special home. intricate details, including a cascading staircase with a Harry This room is used by the Portuguese Laurel has been The home has had extensive This fact is apparent as you Potter cupboard and an original vendors as a 1930’s cocktail bar, planted around the perimeter by electrical work; and meets move through the stunning servery window between the living ‘The Goblin’. It’s moody, inviting the vendors, one of whom is a insurance standards. property with the memories of its and lounge area, are aspects that and tempts its visitors to grab a landscape designer. In the not too rich history visible at every turn. make this home truly special and margarita and enjoy the dulcet They don’t build them like this provide a nod to the homes era. tones of the record player. Property details: anymore, viewing is a must! For A beautiful home, situated more information, contact Dean within easy walking distance to A large bay window in the Upstairs, the master is spacious Location: Richmond Miller of Harcourts, Invercargill both Queens Park and lounge floods the space with light and calming. It has a delightful Address: 73 Ritchie Street today. Invercargill’s CBD, it has really in the afternoon, creating the seat under the dormer window. Size: Land, 488m2. stood the test of time, with perfect spot to retreat to after The adjacent double bedroom has Price or sale terms: Price - Dean Miller magnificent period features work. Three large heat pumps a picturesque vista over the $659,000 simply adding to its charm. ensure occupants are kept toasty neighbouring roofs to the Water Open Home: Saturday and warm all year round, with one Tower; a spectacular sight, Sunday, Noon to 1pm Nathan Hughes has lived here conveniently positioned in the particularly when it’s lit up at Agent: Dean Miller for the past 18 months and has hallway, pushing heat right up the night, says Nathan. Phone: 027 214 4004 loved every minute of it, but a stairway. Email: [email protected] change of circumstances has him ‘‘It is flooded with sunlight all Web: invercargill.harcourts.co.nz on the move and his delightful Nathan says he finds the open day and this heat transfers to all Online listing: www.invercargill. Ritchie St home is now listed for plan kitchen/dining/living area of the upstairs rooms. It’s bi- harcourts.co.nz/IV46798 sale. makes a lovely entertaining hub. folding windows make for the perfect afternoon napping spot. ‘‘The house has a real presence ‘‘It opens to the north-facing about it and people always remark There is a powder room with about the way it wraps you up when you’re inside,’’ he says. The location is really peaceful and being in the quiet end of Ritchie Street, we enjoy the lovely paved intersections.’’ The individuality and craftsmanship of the home are
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