6 Orr Street, Duntroon

6 Orr Street, Duntroon THE POLICEMAN'S PALACE

Secreted away in the middle of Duntroon in an elevated but unbelievably private garden setting, even a burglar would struggle to find this beautiful old villa most only dream of. Constructed in 1908 for a local family and seized by the NZ Police for the town constable in 1912 – you can only imagine the stories this home could tell. The Police released the property back into the hands of another local family who have worked tirelessly since 1989 to create their home and haven. The home is generous in proportion, fastidiously cared for, warm and welcoming, oozing character and charm – you will love living here. Rolled verandahs for shade on those long summer days, roof turrets to intrigue, and ornate timber ceilings to admire. The main home boasts 190m2 of space with 4 bedrooms, a roomy kitchen/dining and living area, a stunning main lounge with a roaring log burner for those long winter nights. Not wanting to be held prisoner in their paradise, real sweat and savviness went into the planning and execution of the garden design – the result, a stunning display of lawns and garden, peace and privacy, home and hideaway. It would be criminal not to mention the “new police station” that was built on site in 1950, now reformed into a self-contained studio space ideal for guests or visiting family, that has in the past provided overnight accommodation for Alps to Ocean cyclists. Garaging and off-street parking abound as does the possibilities and potential when you discover Duntroon is central to the world’s newest Unesco Global Geopark. There is so much going on in and around the district, so if your current situation feels like prison and you want to break out and be free – then reach out about this brilliant new listing. It could be a steal.

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