There are homes that shelter… and then there are homes that stir the spirit.
Hidden within one of Taupo's most cherished lakeside enclaves, this deeply loved residence has long been a sanctuary of expression - a true artists' haven, a writer's refuge, an old-world atelier where creativity has quietly flourished and ideas have flowed as freely as the lake breeze. Offered to the market for the first time in decades, 11 Frederick Street feels less like a house and more like a lived-in poem, layered with stories, imagination, and warmth.
The home unfolds as a tactile experience. Rich with textures, colour, curated artwork, and thoughtful details that speak to a life deeply lived. Each room reveals its own mood and rhythm, framed by gentle outlooks and living views of sun-washed skies, shifting light, and whispering trees, linking the indoors to the soft glimmer of the lake beyond, inviting contemplation and meaningful pause.
Tucked within, through the whimsically named door, The Armoury, the bar room reveals itself like a secret speakeasy - rich with character, laughter lingering in corners, late-night conversations drifting like whispered stories, and cherished moments woven into the very soul of the home.
Set upon a generous 1,012sqm freehold canvas, the 1970s residence whispers of summer afternoons, backyard picnics, impromptu gatherings, and long evenings spent dreaming beneath golden skies. With four bedrooms, multiple living spaces, and a sprawling garden that invites imagination, it is a home that inspires both nostalgia and new beginnings.
The property offers both inspiration and possibility. Some will treasure its soulful character as it stands; others will see an opportunity to gently reimagine, restore, or reinvent - crafting their own timeless masterpiece. Whether preserved as a bohemian lakeside haven, envisioned as a lakeside retreat, a soulful family home, or a future-focused project, this is a home that celebrates individuality and authenticity. This is a rare chance to secure a slice of Taupo's history and shape its next chapter.
Long afternoons melt into golden evenings here, the garden echoing with birdsong and the soft hum of lake life in the distance. Minutes from the lake's edge, where mornings begin in stillness and end with sunsets over rippling water, this is a place to breathe deeply, live creatively, and belong wholeheartedly. A space for writers, thinkers, artists - for lovers and dreamers. A home where creativity feels entirely at home.
A residence of soul, story, and quiet romance.
A home with heart.
A canvas for the inspired.
A story waiting for its next author to continue the narrative.
