Why the owner pulled the listing for this grand old home...

[Homed header] Hi, They say, “the market will decide”, and that was certainly the case when Nick Allfrey put his stunning turreted mansion in Ōtautahi up for sale in February. With two storeys, five bedrooms, an enviable outlook over the Avon river, and lashings of potential, he thought the home wouldn’t last long. However, after lots of interest, plenty of offers and a buyer retreating with cold feet, the home was withdrawn instead. Now, five months on, this grand old dame is back and looking more fairytale than ever. The home has seen many incarnations, the section was once part of a cemetery, the house has been divided into flats and used as a lodging house, and it survived the Christchurch earthquake. Period features abound, such as ultra high ceilings, stained-glass windows, deep verandas off several of the bedrooms, octagonal “turret” corners in the main bedroom and living room, and original ceiling roses and chandeliers. The kitchen is new, and the bathrooms are modern, whilst every bedroom has a river or garden view. With strengthening repairs, a new roof, new paint, and plenty of other little touch ups, she’s now looking like a million bucks. Who will be game to make her their ever after? We’ll follow up with the sale later in the year. Have a great weekend! [Kylie Klein-Nixon] Anabela Rea Senior Homed Reporter [Kylie Klein-Nixon] Anabela Rea Senior Homed Reporter   Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters.](   [timer][trk_px] [timer][trk_px]   Grand old dame gets a glow up It was in need of some TLC, and the market decided the owner would need to give the home some before it would be fit to sell. [Read more →](   Magnificent Mount Eden villa A rarely seen and exquisitely preserved example of Victorian style, this homestead on the slopes of Maungawhau will be sold with all the interior trimmings and furniture included. [Read more →](   Luxury home with lava cave Built upon the site of Centennial Park’s original owner’s cottage, this high-end replica villa is unique, right down to a natural wonder in the backyard. [Read more →](   Make the most with Airbnb Looking to capitalise on your property? Design savvy Ron Goh shares how setting up a room at your place to welcome guests can be fun, cheap and rewarding. [Read more →](   Homegrown design What you really get when you invest in Kiwi made furniture for your place. [Read more →](     If you find Stuff's Homed useful and inspiring, please consider becoming a supporter. [I'd like to contribute →]( [Discover more at Homed]( You are receiving this email because you are opted in to receive the Stuff Homed newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( [Manage your profile]( [Privacy Policy]( Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get the Stuff Homed newsletter in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [TikTok](