38 Easther Crescent, Kew, Dunedin City, Otago

38 Easther Crescent, Kew, Dunedin City, Otago History on the Hill

Perched commandingly on the prow of Easther Crescent, this stunning Tudor Revival home offers panoramic views from Mt Cargill to the southern beaches.

Convincingly attributable as a Francis Petre home, Mintaro House offers an abundance of living configurations and a terraced section designed to take advantage of the view. With the option of up to five bedrooms, or just three and retain the two living areas and have a home office, the layout can work around your lifestyle.

Inside, the architectural touches continue, with large pink and white leadlight windows facing the rising sun. Exposed beams and the grand staircase echo the style of the exterior, with plastered arches on the upper level. To the right is the once breakfast room with the original fireplace, now a second living room, with the main living room ahead. Here, windows stretching the entire length of the wall capture the full effect of the view.

Step through the French doors to the large and airy kitchen/dining, with double sinks and oodles of bench space. A large window overlooks the rear patio and lower lawn. Behind, the large utility spaces include laundry, second WC, and covered outdoor utility space.

Up the carved kauri staircase are the bedrooms and family bathroom. Unlike many homes of the era, Mintaro House has plenty of built in storage. Two bedrooms have double built in wardrobes, with a large linen closet in the hall and a small hall with more room for storage leading to the bathroom with shower over bath. The master bedroom faces east over the harbour- what a view to wake to!

Mintaro House offers the chance to own a special part of Dunedin's built heritage, without the obligations of a registered character building. Everywhere you look, if you can tear yourself away from the view, are beautiful architectural features. This is an opportunity to add your own chapter to the history of this lovely home.