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8 Wood Lane, Fendalton, Canterbury 8014

  • 3338
  • 538 m2
  • 5
  • 5
  • 4
  • 6

The Ultimate... Priced to Sell!

Having made the difficult decision to downsize, the owners are ready to sell, leaving behind this beautiful and totally captivating home. Reminiscent of a contemporary French villa and set within parklike grounds spanning some 3,338 square metres, it offers an unparalleled level of luxury in a serene setting. At the end of a quiet street, just 200 metres from Hagley Park, it was rebuilt in 2011 on the historic site once owned by the street's namesake, local miller William Derisley Wood. With the Avon River wrapping around the north and west, and views across to Mona Vale Gardens, it is hard to imagine a more idyllic location for family living and entertaining.
- A palatial ground-floor master suite comes with sweeping garden views, a dressing room, ensuite and day room or office and there are a further four bedrooms with three bathrooms.
- Living areas enjoy superb flow to a variety of outdoor living spaces designed to offer a choice of settings for relaxing or entertaining against a serene backdrop of mature gardens, river, and park views.
- Casual dining is integrated into the kitchen, in true European style, and flows through to a beautiful sitting room with delicate feature wallpaper featuring a birdcage motif and inspired by family travels to Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.
- The exceptional living also includes a sumptuous formal lounge with gas fire, show-stopping chandeliers, and plush curtains.
- These, and other ornate details evoke a bygone era of total elegance, such as the handsome billiard room, library, and underground wine cellar.
- Outdoor living is a given here with the inground pool, tennis court and a pizza oven for long summer outdoor dining.
- Special occasions are given an unforgettable setting in the breeze room; a dining area with large windows providing an uninterrupted connection with the garden and with shutters that can be closed for an altogether different ambience on winter evenings.
- The home comes with two double garages, one with internal access and is zoned for Elmwood School, Heaton Intermediate, Boys' and Girls' High Schools and Burnside High, with private schools close to hand.
- This absolute heartbreaker of a property is a rare and exceptional example of Fendalton at its finest.
Priced to sell without delay, the only decision you will have to make is whether you start packing today or tomorrow. Property ID: #PI82939

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Sold Date

  • 25 March, 2024

Property features

  • Property Type: House
  • Property Features: Security system, Smoke alarms, Other (Auto Locking Door)
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Property condition: Excellent
  • House style: Executive, Contemporary
  • Garaging / carparking: Free Standing Double Garage with Shower & Toilet, Internal access, Double lock-up, Auto doors, Off street
  • Joinery: Fully Double Glazed, one window single glazed in master bedroom.
  • Flooring: Tiles, Other (Solid American oak flooring, Travertine natural stone tiles with underfloor heating) and Carpet
  • Window coverings: Drapes, Shutters, Blinds
  • Heating / Cooling: Other (Central Heating - Diesel, Under Floor Heating - Downstairs & Hallway)
  • Chattels remaining: Please find a detailed chattel list in the information pack provided online.
  • Kitchen: Designer, Modern, Open plan, Dishwasher, Separate cooktop, Separate oven, Double sink, Waste disposal, Breakfast bar, Pantry and Finished in Other (Natural Carrera stone benchtops)
  • Living area: Formal lounge, Formal dining, Separate living, Open plan
  • Main bedroom: Double and Walk-in-robe
  • Ensuite: Bath, Separate shower
  • Bedroom 2: Additional Info (Bedroom 2 (Next to Landing) - Kitchenette with TriStone Benchtop + hand painted built in joinery designed by Ingrid Geldoph, Haier Fridge, Waste Disposal, Perrin & Rowe Kitchen Tap, Ducted Heating/Cooling, Shutters, Curtains, Carpeted, Built-In Wardrobes, Light Fittings. Ensuite Bathroom (Bedroom 2) - Built-in Vanity, Wall-Mounted Mirrored Cabinet, Blind, Kohler Toilet, Perrin & Rowe Tapware + Slide shower, Perrin & Rowe Heated Towel Rail, Undertile Heating, Shower, Perrin & Rowe Door Hook, Travertine natural stone tiles.), Double and Built-in / wardrobe
  • Bedroom 3: Additional Info (Wall Shelves, Walk-In Wardrobe with Mirror + Cabinetry, Light Fitting x2, Balcony Access, Carpeted, Ducted Heating/Cooling, Curtains) and Double
  • Bedroom 4: Additional Info (Light Fittings x2, Wall Shelves, Timber Antique Desk, Curtains, Ducted Heating/Cooling, Walk-In Ward-robe with Mirror and Cabinetry, Balcony Access, Carpet) and Double
  • Bedroom 5: Additional Info (Blinds and Curtains, Light Fittings x4, Walk-In Wardrobe with Mirrors and Cabinetry, Ducted Heating/Cooling, Carpeted, Built-in Wall Shelf, Built-in Sun Bed with 2x Cushions and Storage Beneath, Balcony Access. Bedroom 5 Ensuite – Vanity, Undertile Heating, Perrin & Rowe Tapware Mirror, Blinds, Perrin & Rowe Toilet Paper Roll, Perrin & Rowe Heated Towel Rail, Shower, Kohler Toilet, Travertine natural stone tiles, Perrin & Rowe wall mounted hook behind door.) and Double
  • Additional rooms: Pool/billiard room, Other (Library)
  • Entrance: Travertine natural stone tiles with underfloor heating
  • Laundry: Separate
  • Views: Waterfront, Water, Private
  • Outdoor living: Entertainment area (Uncovered and Paved), Clothesline, Pool (Inground, Heated and Security fencing), Garden, Tennis court, BBQ area (with lighting and with power), Deck / patio, Verandah
  • Land contour: Flat
  • Grounds: Backyard access, Tidy, Manicured, Landscaped / designer, Other (Pool Shed)
  • Garden: Garden shed (Number of sheds: 1)
  • Water heating: Electric
  • Water supply: Town supply
  • Sewerage: Mains
  • Locality: Close to transport, Close to shops, Close to schools, Close To Lake / River
  • More Details URL: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/8WoodLane
  • Virtual Tour URL: https://my.mpskin.com/tour/zf6grzf6z1
  • Video Tour URL: https://youtu.be/UkQU8gGwxHg
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Harcourts Gold

Licensed under REAA 2008

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Est. bond $1920
  • 3338
  • 538 m2
  • 5
  • 5
  • 4
  • 6

Sold Property

8 Wood Lane, Fendalton, Canterbury 8014

The Ultimate... Priced to Sell!

Having made the difficult decision to downsize, the owners are ready to sell, leaving behind this beautiful and totally captivating home. Reminiscent of a contemporary French villa and set within parklike grounds spanning some 3,338 square metres, it offers an unparalleled level of luxury in a serene setting. At the end of a quiet street, just 200 metres from Hagley Park, it was rebuilt in 2011 on the historic site once owned by the street's namesake, local miller William Derisley Wood. With the Avon River wrapping around the north and west, and views across to Mona Vale Gardens, it is hard to imagine a more idyllic location for family living and entertaining.
- A palatial ground-floor master suite comes with sweeping garden views, a dressing room, ensuite and day room or office and there are a further four bedrooms with three bathrooms.
- Living areas enjoy superb flow to a variety of outdoor living spaces designed to offer a choice of settings for relaxing or entertaining against a serene backdrop of mature gardens, river, and park views.
- Casual dining is integrated into the kitchen, in true European style, and flows through to a beautiful sitting room with delicate feature wallpaper featuring a birdcage motif and inspired by family travels to Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.
- The exceptional living also includes a sumptuous formal lounge with gas fire, show-stopping chandeliers, and plush curtains.
- These, and other ornate details evoke a bygone era of total elegance, such as the handsome billiard room, library, and underground wine cellar.
- Outdoor living is a given here with the inground pool, tennis court and a pizza oven for long summer outdoor dining.
- Special occasions are given an unforgettable setting in the breeze room; a dining area with large windows providing an uninterrupted connection with the garden and with shutters that can be closed for an altogether different ambience on winter evenings.
- The home comes with two double garages, one with internal access and is zoned for Elmwood School, Heaton Intermediate, Boys' and Girls' High Schools and Burnside High, with private schools close to hand.
- This absolute heartbreaker of a property is a rare and exceptional example of Fendalton at its finest.
Priced to sell without delay, the only decision you will have to make is whether you start packing today or tomorrow. Property ID: #PI82939

Property Features

  • Property Type: House
  • Property Features: Security system, Smoke alarms, Other (Auto Locking Door)
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Property condition: Excellent
  • House style: Executive, Contemporary
  • Garaging / carparking: Free Standing Double Garage with Shower & Toilet, Internal access, Double lock-up, Auto doors, Off street
  • Joinery: Fully Double Glazed, one window single glazed in master bedroom.
  • Flooring: Tiles, Other (Solid American oak flooring, Travertine natural stone tiles with underfloor heating) and Carpet
  • Window coverings: Drapes, Shutters, Blinds
  • Heating / Cooling: Other (Central Heating - Diesel, Under Floor Heating - Downstairs & Hallway)
  • Chattels remaining: Please find a detailed chattel list in the information pack provided online.
  • Kitchen: Designer, Modern, Open plan, Dishwasher, Separate cooktop, Separate oven, Double sink, Waste disposal, Breakfast bar, Pantry and Finished in Other (Natural Carrera stone benchtops)
  • Living area: Formal lounge, Formal dining, Separate living, Open plan
  • Main bedroom: Double and Walk-in-robe
  • Ensuite: Bath, Separate shower
  • Bedroom 2: Additional Info (Bedroom 2 (Next to Landing) - Kitchenette with TriStone Benchtop + hand painted built in joinery designed by Ingrid Geldoph, Haier Fridge, Waste Disposal, Perrin & Rowe Kitchen Tap, Ducted Heating/Cooling, Shutters, Curtains, Carpeted, Built-In Wardrobes, Light Fittings. Ensuite Bathroom (Bedroom 2) - Built-in Vanity, Wall-Mounted Mirrored Cabinet, Blind, Kohler Toilet, Perrin & Rowe Tapware + Slide shower, Perrin & Rowe Heated Towel Rail, Undertile Heating, Shower, Perrin & Rowe Door Hook, Travertine natural stone tiles.), Double and Built-in / wardrobe
  • Bedroom 3: Additional Info (Wall Shelves, Walk-In Wardrobe with Mirror + Cabinetry, Light Fitting x2, Balcony Access, Carpeted, Ducted Heating/Cooling, Curtains) and Double
  • Bedroom 4: Additional Info (Light Fittings x2, Wall Shelves, Timber Antique Desk, Curtains, Ducted Heating/Cooling, Walk-In Ward-robe with Mirror and Cabinetry, Balcony Access, Carpet) and Double
  • Bedroom 5: Additional Info (Blinds and Curtains, Light Fittings x4, Walk-In Wardrobe with Mirrors and Cabinetry, Ducted Heating/Cooling, Carpeted, Built-in Wall Shelf, Built-in Sun Bed with 2x Cushions and Storage Beneath, Balcony Access. Bedroom 5 Ensuite – Vanity, Undertile Heating, Perrin & Rowe Tapware Mirror, Blinds, Perrin & Rowe Toilet Paper Roll, Perrin & Rowe Heated Towel Rail, Shower, Kohler Toilet, Travertine natural stone tiles, Perrin & Rowe wall mounted hook behind door.) and Double
  • Additional rooms: Pool/billiard room, Other (Library)
  • Entrance: Travertine natural stone tiles with underfloor heating
  • Laundry: Separate
  • Views: Waterfront, Water, Private
  • Outdoor living: Entertainment area (Uncovered and Paved), Clothesline, Pool (Inground, Heated and Security fencing), Garden, Tennis court, BBQ area (with lighting and with power), Deck / patio, Verandah
  • Land contour: Flat
  • Grounds: Backyard access, Tidy, Manicured, Landscaped / designer, Other (Pool Shed)
  • Garden: Garden shed (Number of sheds: 1)
  • Water heating: Electric
  • Water supply: Town supply
  • Sewerage: Mains
  • Locality: Close to transport, Close to shops, Close to schools, Close To Lake / River
  • More Details URL: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/8WoodLane
  • Virtual Tour URL: https://my.mpskin.com/tour/zf6grzf6z1
  • Video Tour URL: https://youtu.be/UkQU8gGwxHg
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Sold Date

  • 25 March, 2024
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