77 Hamilton Street Gisborne

“OAKVALE” DELIGHTFUL WEATHERBOARD COUNTRY HOME IN CENTRAL GISBORNE LOCALE

This enchanting weatherboard residence seamlessly blends the timeless charm of yesteryear with modern conveniences, creating the perfect family home. Updated throughout, it allows you to bask in the elegance of a bygone era while enjoying contemporary comfort and quality living. As you approach the home, the wide verandah and freshly repainted façade set the tone for the character and warmth that awaits within. Stepping onto the timber decking and through the front door, you’re greeted by soaring 12ft high ceilings, polished hardwood floors and intricate period details that envelop you in a sense of space and history. The home boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed with built-in robes and ceiling fans. The master suite features ample storage, ensuite and an automatic Velux skylight that floods the space with natural light. The central bathroom has also been beautifully renovated, complemented by a charming leadlight highlight above the doorway. The heart of the home is a welcoming living area adorned with a rustic fireplace, ornate plaster ceilings and French doors leading to a side timber deck. This space flows effortlessly into the expansive meals area, warmed by a combustion fire with a heat transfer system that extends into the bedrooms. The updated kitchen is a chef’s delight, equipped with a freestanding Falcon oven, a farmhouse sink, a large walk-in pantry and abundant workspace to inspire culinary creations. Step outside to discover the newly established outdoor entertaining area, a haven for hosting family and friends. This space features stunning sawn bluestone paving, a built-in BBQ, rendered retaining walls and landscaped garden beds. The tiered backyard offers a mix of functionality and beauty, with sawn rock stairs, a raised veggie patch, a chicken coop and a spacious garden shed, all screened by privacy hedges. The rear verandah provides a serene spot to relax and take in the surrounding landscaped gardens. Additional highlights include a large home office or multipurpose room, accessed via the mudroom and opening to the rear decking, hydronic heating throughout, a solar system, greywater tank servicing the laundry, toilets, and irrigation system, split-system heating and cooling in the living area and a new Colourbond fence on the western boundary. Period-style awnings and off-street parking, tucked behind a majestic old oak tree, add to the charm and privacy of the property. Set in a coveted town-centre location, this home offers the best of both worlds – historic character and modern luxury, all surrounded by established gardens. Don’t miss the opportunity to call this extraordinary property your own.