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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.
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A rare opportunity has arisen to own Lady Freyberg House, a significant historic home in Pipitea, Wellington. Formerly a rest home for nurses, it was extensively renovated in 2010 to create a modern family home while preserving its unique character.
The 228m² home features four bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, and multiple living areas, retaining period details like stained glass and native timbers. Set on a private 885m² section, this calibre of property is exceptionally rare for the area.
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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