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Grand historic home a once-in-a-lifetime family opportunity

The stately home at 18 Moturoa St, Pipitea, Wellington seeks a new custodian.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 15 October 2025 | 4 min read
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Lady Freyberg House, a historic home in Pipitea, Wellington, presents a rare ownership opportunity. Originally a grand residence, it later served as a rest home for nurses after WWI.

The property has been beautifully renovated, blending a modern open-plan kitchen with preserved period features. It offers:

- Four bedrooms and spacious living areas

- A large 885m² section with private courtyards

This unique inner-city home provides a special blend of history and modern family comfort.

The home’s wide hall is a remnant of its time as a place for convalescing.

Governor-General Lord Freyberg with Lady Freyberg outside Government House after Freyberg became a Baron in 1951.

The drawing room showcases some of the home’s finest period features.

Parts of the home have been modernised for today’s lifestyle.

The formal dining room opens onto the courtyard garden.

The master suite also opens onto the garden. There are four bedrooms in the home.

This is one of few original homes left in this part of Wellington.

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