Availability between May and November 30th 2024 perfect for people requiring shorter term accommodation
The house has period furnishings and lighting. It has been in our family for many years. The is an extensive book library covering subjects such as gardening, poetry, war, politics, art and also a section for children.
Montrose is a large private holiday home with loads of outdoor lawn and growing areas. A tennis court is a delight for all ages with a great surface for children on wheels (adults can watch from the deck) or bigger kids tennis tournaments.
The house is situated on an upper terrace between Warrington Beach (white sand and generally safe swimming) and Blueskin Bay, a gorgeous tidal inlet with cockles and small crabs that live under rocks. Its a minute walk out the gate is the beach...2 minutes walk to the right is Blueskin Bay.The bottom gate opens onto the domain where there is a lovely children's park. In summer and some holidays a domain shop offers ice blocks, coffee and surf school with wetsuits for hire.
The house was built in 1927, it was sensitively remodelled and extended in the late 1970's. Kauri timber used in its interior, was salvaged and floated over from the decommissioned military barracks once located at Taiaroa Head, dating from 1880..
The main lounge opens onto a completely enclosed deck with a north facing sunny aspect and immediate views of the tenniscourt. The lounge sports a big fireplace/ wetback and also a newly installed heatpump. There is a tv with freeview and a dvd library (some kids) and has an hdmi chord to connect a laptop. A small private conservatory adjoins the lounge and deck. Great for running operations or a semi private work spot with a curtain divide.
Through the door is the spacious open plan kitchen and dining area. It is appointed with a servery and a pantry that has necessary basics. The area has a lovely, well lit relaxed feel with large windows giving private garden views.
Bathroom facilities include a beautifully restored main bathroom with a toilet, bath and separate tiled shower. there is a lit mirror , heater and electrical outlets for shaving/hairdrier etc. There is an additional toilet/basin with a lit mirror at the other end of the hall next to the bottom bedroom.
Pets are considered on a discussed basis.
Smoking is strictly outside its fine on the covered deck please use ashtrays and not the garden.
