Red House Bay underlines the unique status this property has in terms of history and position in the seaside peninsula community of Akaroa. The long drive from road to house emphasises the sense of delight and anticipation of what lies beyond, and arrival does not disappoint.
North west facing and surrounded by Council parklands (Green Point Park and Takapuneke Reserve) the home is built in the 'Arts and Craft' style of bungalow. It is set amongst a delicious confusion of exotic and indigenous plantings and mature trees - so much to delight in while the eye is constantly drawn to the everchanging scape of Red House Bay and beyond to sea, hills and sky.
2864 square metres of carefully developed garden fill the entire section apart from driveway, house and a few outbuildings. Mature trees and shrubs are evident everywhere you walk but central to everything is the preservation of the amazing harbour views. A delicious confusion of exotic and indigenous trees and shrubs provides a wonderful backdrop to the house, the everchanging joy that is Red House Bay and beyond to harbour, hills and sky. The section slopes gently to the rear where vegetation acts as a natural backdrop for the house and lawns.
Nearly a century old, the home nestles into the site with the assurance that it carries the history of the buildings that preceded it. 'Warm', 'comfortable' and 'generous' would be some of the words that could be used to describe the house and many who will view it will enjoy the blend of retaining character while adding the necessary modern requirements of today's technology. With 180 square metres of well-maintained house, individual rooms are sizeable and appropriate.
The filtering of lead lights in bedrooms and living areas seems to draw the eye again to the sights of the exterior landscape. The window seats, the thoughtful placement of the tiled fireplace or the updated kitchen and scullery can all escape observation as you walk from room to room because they seem so natural and unobtrusive.
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