54 Brougham Street, Nelson South, Nelson

Gracious family home in sought-after street

When you first see this historic, three-storey, impeccable residence, secluded by mature trees and lush gardens, you'll feel it's the home of your dreams. Walk across the walled and pillared terrace, through the wisteria-entwined portico and lead-light front door. The golden rimu floors of the entryway, panelled wood ceiling and magnificent curved staircase with charming Harry Potter-style cupboard reflect the property's quality and character. The immaculate kitchen has a sunny dining area, 3.2m ceiling, stainless steel appliances, induction hob, TV, plentiful storage, and plumbed butler's pantry. French doors and bi-fold windows open to a private patio with a handy potager garden for fresh herbs - perfect for al fresco dining. The sumptuous living area, with cosy wood burner built into an original fireplace, has matching chandeliers, sea and city vistas, a bay window nook for afternoon tea, and French doors opening onto the sunny verandah. A carpeted office doubles as an extra bedroom, with sparkling new ensuite and separate entrance for guests. The spacious laundry has a convenient backdoor, and the second level bathroom comes with a luxurious bath. Upstairs, the master bedroom, with octagonal bay window, has double closets, and wide city and ocean views. It shares a Jack and Jill bathroom with the fifth bedroom which opens to a charming wooden bridge leading to the tiered garden with fruit trees, pebbled paths, timber steps, handbuilt walls, pergolas, private sunning areas, and shed. A bathroom with stained glass window serves the other two bedrooms which both have French doors to the covered verandah. The garage is a generous triple, with exterior parking for plenty more, and there's a plumbed hobby room with extensive storage. All this on a desirable tree-lined street, so close to the CBD and schools. This Arts and Crafts home has potential as a special events venue or can remain as it is: a perfect family home.