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‘All our friends thought we were crazy’: Couple reluctantly selling their dream historic home
Owners reluctantly farewell a treasured 1911 Ōamaru landmark after five memorable years.
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A treasured Ōamaru landmark, Glenside, is reluctantly for sale. Designed by architect JM Forrester in 1909, this grand residence showcases stunning Arts and Crafts/Art Nouveau style with features like a magnificent leadlight front door and solid Ōamaru stone construction.
The five-bedroom home sits on a 1.27-hectare section, offering a unique blend of town and country living. After five memorable years, the current owners are downsizing, presenting a rare opportunity for a new custodian to cherish this piece of history.
The front door is a particular highlight. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
The kitchen is homely. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
Historic charming interior
Original leadlights, decorative ceilings, grand living spaces and a sweeping staircase showcase the home's rich Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau heritage.
The stairs are original. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
One of the five bedrooms. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
The verandah has been updated. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
There’s 1.27 hectares of land. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
The property mixes town and rural living. Photo: ARIZTO/TRADE ME
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