Ponsonby News talked to the vendor to hear first hand about the wonderful history of the iconic Linton House.
As they told us, “Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling.” We asked them to tell us more.
What do you love most about the house?
Home isn't a place, it's a feeling – what I love the most about Linton House is the strong presence it holds when you first see it; you then set sights on the spectacular view over the bay to Mahurangi West.
Not only does it hold New Zealand's history, it has been lovingly restored to fit modern-day living, every detail has been preserved down to the stained-glass windows, original hand-forged hinges on the doors and impressive hand-carved staircase.
It provides comfort with open plan living and functionality with all bedrooms ensuited. Home is where you spend time with family and friends and this home offers the spaces and entertaining areas to make any visit memorable.
Can you tell us about some of the history and what drew you to the house?
Linton House was built in 1865 and was the former residence of James and Margaret Hardie. James was a lawyer, originally from Scotland and set up Hardie Bro Hardware Merchants. The home was designed by renowned architect Edward Mahoney who also designed St Marys Convent Chapel in Ponsonby in 1866.
We have always loved villas – we’ve owned them in Herne Bay and Mt Eden. When Linton House came on the market we couldn’t resist, it really is magnificent on this waterfront location.
There are extensive gardens, tell us a bit about how these were created?
Linton House has sat proud on its site for 23 years, and has mature planting around the grounds. A brick path leads you into a beautiful bush walk down to your own private waterfront access where you have riparian water rights. Here you can take in the view from a seated platform.
The retainer walls have been planted with low maintenance native plants, at the top the original bricks from the fireplaces have been used to create a path to a viewing area over the house.
Xanthe White has developed an ongoing garden plan that her team has worked on. The first phase of border planting around the front entry and front deck has been completed with buxus hedging, topiary balls, iris, Iceberg roses, star jasmine and alba.
The house and apartment offer lots of options, what do you think it would best be suited for?
Linton House offers a variety of options – first, a wonderful family home with freedom to move from indoor living to outdoors and enjoy the infinity pool. It's such a special property it lends itself to endless business options – a private hotel, AirBnB in the guest accommodation, wedding functions and photo opportunities in the grounds. Artist's retreat and corporate catered events.
Where are some of your favourite places to visit in the area?
Stunning East Coast beaches Martins Bay, Algies Bay and Snells Beach are all five minutes away and Brick Bay Sculpture Park and Restaurant.
Matakana is 20 minutes away with the weekend Farmers Markets and array of eateries, excellent vineyards are also top of the list. Warkworth is 20 minutes where you can meet all your needs.
For further information contact Sue Hatton on M: 0272 799 696, E: sue.hatton@raywhite.com
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February 2024