(RATING VALUE $810,000)

Viewing strictly by appointment only. You are welcome to study the property information pack by emailing










michael@michaelford.co.nz.Following that, genuinely interested parties may arrange an appointment. There will be no open homes.

Unique home designed in 1911 by New Zealand's most renowned Arts and Crafts Architect and Builder.James Walter Chapman-Taylor was also a furniture designer, photographer, astrologer and family man.Lovingly restored in the early 2,000's in the arts and crafts tradition by the current owners, with complementary 7.6m by 8.6m garage/workshop added to make a floor area of 281m2.  Street appeal is as good as it gets, as is the west side location with views of Victoria Park, the trees of Feilding and the Ruahine and Tararua ranges. 
The 807m2 section is well landscaped and features outdoor living terrace, with seating and pergola and connecting to the inviting front entrance porch and den.  There are either 4 bedrooms plus the den, or 3 plus an additional living room and den.  The main bedroom has an ensuite, the home is well insulated, and has two heat pumps as well as the stunning open fires.  The house place (lounge) and connected dining room feature steep pitched ceilings with battens and the walls are part battened.