56 Burgess Road, Herbert, Waitaki, Otago, 9495, New Zealand
Take the tour around this historic 1860 Oamaru stone heritage masterpiece, that blends timeless beauty with modern sustainability. Restored to perfection, retaining the elegance and charm of its era, while offering all the comforts of contemporary living. All nestled on its very own lifestyle block of well-established fruit, vegetable and landscaped gardens and several paddocks.
Impeccable Restoration with Sustainability at Its Core
Meticulously restored with carefully selected timbers for durability, this home blends historic charm with eco-conscious design. The stonework has been anchored to a timber framework to comply with the current building code requirements for earthquake strengthening, ensuring safety and structural integrity. Eco-friendly materials like Terra Lana wool insulation, plant-based stains, Marmoleum flooring and Sanderson wallpapers preserve the home’s heritage while ensuring a healthy, toxin-free living environment. These natural finishes and non-toxic elements enhance its sustainability, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an environmentally responsible lifestyle.
Spacious, Inviting Interiors with a Heritage-Infused Modern Kitchen
The living areas and spacious bedrooms are enhanced with open fireplaces, wooden floors and pressed metal ceilings, while vibrant colours create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout the home.
The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, blending modern functionality with timeless heritage. It features an engineered stone benchtop, a Belfast-style stone sink, and a Wagner Fairburn multi-fuel range installed in 2024, which powers the radiators, enhancing the comfort of the living spaces. A wet-back assists the electric water cylinder, ensuring energy-efficient hot water. The walk-in pantry with Kauri and Rimu shelving again, reflect an eco-conscious design. From the kitchen, step out onto the Victorian-style veranda and into the charming courtyard, seamlessly connecting the indoors with the outdoor living space.
Expansive Grounds and Outbuildings
This exceptional property not only boasts a range of outbuildings, but also offers expansive grounds with further potential. The outbuildings include a hen coop, ride-on mower/implement shed, goat hutch, glasshouse with a watering system, and a galvanized tool shed. There’s also a large garden shed with a concrete floor, alongside a three-room shed block featuring a lined workshop, utility shed, and a dirt-floored woodshed with power. A spacious barn completes the set, offering a single garage, a lined storage room, and a fully insulated studio—ideal for a variety of uses.
The Land
The property spans 4.0478 hectares, with six paddocks, (all with water laid on), a watercourse, and a large fenced pond, all contributing to a stunning and functional landscape. The curtilage features formal gardens, an orchard, a vegetable garden, croquet lawn and a hazelnut copse, while the land has been expertly maintained with native grasses and herbs, making it perfect for livestock grazing, such as Clydesdales and Pitt Island sheep. A small population of Whistling Frogs adds a charming and natural touch to the environment, filling the air with their song during the night.
A Unique Blend of History and Modernity
This home presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history and a tranquil retreat here in New Zealand. With its perfect blend of period charm and modern comfort, it offers a peaceful place of rest and relaxation. The property also provides incredible potential for further development, with concept plans already drawn up by the current owners to extend the home. This exceptional property is now ready for you to make it your own.
