60 Rue Grehan, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Historic cottage, thoughtfully modernised

Auction Brought Forward (unless sold prior)
4pm, Wed 2 Oct 2019
3 Deans Avenue, Christchurch
Originally constructed in the 1850s to house French workmen, "Libeau Cottage" has undergone a stunning transformation that combines an abundance of old-world charm with today's modern conveniences.

With a wide north-facing street frontage on a 501sqm freehold section, the home basks in sunshine and enjoys effortless indoor/outdoor flow from the parlour and sunroom through French doors to the beautiful cottage garden and courtyard entertaining area.

The modernised, light-filled open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar and new appliances is the hub of the home, the gorgeous open fire will keep you cosy in the winter.

Downstairs there is a bedroom and an additional sunroom that gives you configuration options as extra living or accommodation space. The modernised bathroom has beautiful feature tiles on floor and walls with a new shower cubicle.

Upstairs is a large area that can cater for more than one bed to offer a range of options - perfect as a kids retreat or an elegant main bedroom. You will fall in love with the sun deck that overlooks the garden below.

An internal-access garage offers space for the laundry. Great for secure parking of vehicles, extra storage or potential to utilise as another room in the future.

The stunning back garden with freshly laid lawn and mature trees, houses a standalone sleepout for extra guests and a beautiful ornamental well as its centre piece.

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