50 Blue Mountains Road, Pinehaven, Upper Hutt

GARDEN PARADISE - "BEECHDALE"

Simply spectacular garden paradise designed and nurtured from the original owners in the 1930's through to the current owners, this property has arguably more history than Pinehaven itself.
With the existing beautiful Beech, Kahikatea, Miro and Matai trees, to name a few - already in place, the native ferns and various varieties of rhododendrons have been planted over the years. Featuring a pond as the centre piece, the dell was developed for the enjoyment of the owners as well as family and friends to picnic and entertain or just relish in the stunning private garden.
In 1936 the original owners, Dame Cecily Pickerill and her husband had the vision to see the potential of this property and built their dream home based on cottages from Herefordshire in the United Kingdom.
Following many world travels they brought back building materials, particularly stones and boulders from the Grand Canyon, Arizona, Yorkshire and even from the Antarctic, to be used on the external walls as well as marble from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A truly international flavour. Stones, bricks, rocks and other materials from throughout New Zealand have been used to make paths and ponds on the land.
The home itself is over 268sqm and has been designed for both entertaining and family comfort with fantastic space inside and out. An addition and various upgrades including a new roof, by the current owner, will stop you in your tracks. Showcasing hand adzed beams and bookcases, oak wood panelling in the reception rooms, beautiful lead-light windows, large separate living areas and many options whether looking for 3 or 4 bedrooms.
Owners have bought elsewhere and this stunning property is now available for viewing by appointment only. Call Team Ledger to view.
GV: $980,000 (2016)

Additional Features
3 heat pumps, open fire and 2 wood burners
Separate living, some insulation in walls
Children's or guest wing upstairs with two double bedrooms and bathroom
Additional storage/playroom/study or sewing room leading to large attic space