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Inside the 161-year-old home with a turret dining room, good spiritual vibes
Historic Wellington villa with a turret dining room, stained glass and a peaceful garden oasis.
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A historic 161-year-old villa in Mount Victoria, Wellington, is on the market. Nicknamed Virginia Cottage, the home was extensively restored by its owner and his late wife from a dilapidated state.
The property features unique character details, including a Gothic-style turret dining room, stained glass windows, a peaceful garden, and a covered well discovered in the kitchen.
Now a single dwelling, this soulful home is listed with Anastasia Hickey for Tommy's for enquiries over $1,995,000.
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The home has been lovingly restored by its current owner, Blair Styra. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
The entranceway to the house is absolutely enchanting. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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The house as it appeared in a photograph from 1890. Photo: SUPPLIED
The home has a cosy, maximalist feel. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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A second sitting room doubles as a study and workspace. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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The home is divided into two dwellings, with a three bed home on the ground floor and a two bed flat upstairs. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
The dining room has an Arthurian vibe to it. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
The garden room lead to the small courtyard garden at the rear of the home. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
The arched dining room from the garden. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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The garden is a sheltered retreat. Photo: TRADE ME/TOMMY's/DEAN ZILLWOOD
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