– How to really win an auction: NZ’s experts reveal their secrets<\/a><\/p>\nThe lease expired in October last year, with the US Consulate moving to a new home elsewhere in the city.<\/p>\n
The Wrights returned to New Zealand in 2024, and even though the house is now finally free for them to move into, they have decided to sell instead. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re down to the two of us, and it\u2019s a big and beautiful home that needs a family in it,\u201d Terry told OneRoof. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t make sense to rattle around in a six-bedroom home. We wouldn\u2019t do it justice. It needs to be busy and have stuff going on.\u201d <\/p>\n
Even though he\u2019s never lived there, Terry has spent a lot of time at the property since October, taking care of the grounds and doing odd jobs. \u201cIt\u2019s got good vibes and a really nice feel about it. It has a big backyard and swimming pool, and you can picture kids running around,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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The Wrights rented out the grand villa to the American Government. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n
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The six-bedroom home is full of character fittings and details. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n
The people they bought it from had a soccer goal set up on the back lawn. There\u2019s also a children\u2019s playhouse. <\/p>\n
The 100-year-old villa blends seamlessly with modern living. Being a large character home was initially what attracted Lindsay \u2013 \u201cwith space for everyone\u201d. <\/p>\n
Original features include ornate plaster ceilings, beautiful bay windows in the lounge and dining room, and period fireplaces in many of the rooms. A newer addition is a two-sided gas fire shared between the living room and an outdoor deck. <\/p>\n
Two of the four upstairs bedrooms have an ensuite. There\u2019s also a downstairs guest suite with a bathroom, fridge, \u201cbar and sink set-up\u201d and external access suitable for intergenerational living or Airbnb. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a great family home with lots of space and sun. There are areas where families can spread out,\u201d Lindsay said. <\/p>\n
The view from the room beside the heated swimming pool looks out over the water, which Terry reckons is a pretty good feature. And because the pool is on the same level as the backyard, it could easily be extended. <\/p>\n
In more recent times, the home has hosted high-society soirees, including during Fifa Women\u2019s World Cup in 2023. \u201cThe consulate invited us to everything they did \u2013 they had a lot of functions \u2013 but it was always safe in the knowledge that we lived in Hong Kong, so we probably weren\u2019t going to turn up,\u201d Terry laughs. <\/p>\n
The property has an RV of $6.2m and is heading to auction on April 15 with Bayleys agents Gary and Vicki Wallace.<\/p>\n
\u201cAuction is clearly the winning way to sell; we\u2019ve seen great results,\u201d Gary Wallace told OneRoof, noting that the top end of the market was \u201creally buoyant”. <\/p>\n
Last week, the Wallaces inked conditional deals for $9.5m and $11.5m in Remuera. \u201cThe buyers were all typical local residents looking for their next move. And when the right property presents itself, they make the move. We\u2019re having our best year ever. We\u2019ve got some beautiful properties, and we\u2019re getting really good enquiry on them.\u201d <\/p>\n
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