‘Lorne’ is a fine example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture and retains a substantial proportion of the original fabric and integrity, externally and internally.

In 1860 Henry Wood was granted 7 blocks in Warne Street which were later passed to the Bank of Australasia who in turn sold 3 lots to Mr R.T.B Gaden in 1890. The blocks were subsequently sold to C and M Scott on 6 September 1899.

‘Lorne’ was built in 1899 by the Kennard brothers who were prominent builders in Wellington from the 1850′s.

The Scott family sold the property to Dr Wade in 1930 and then Dr N. Keirle in 1936. During the time of Dr Keirle’s ownership extra allotments were purchased.

1950 saw the O’Brien family purchased the home and up until now it has remained in this family.

Family and extended members feel that the home is warm, inviting with an ambiance of belonging. It has also served as a constant focal point in their lives and has been
impressive, alluring and now offered to the next generation of owner to call home.

Complimenting the beautiful exterior is an equally impressive interior highlighted with French doors, high pressed metal ceilings, marble fireplaces, period light pendants, decorative arches, in fact it’s just like time has stood still in the majority of the home.

Bedrooms are quite large with bay windows highlighting the front main bedrooms, in all you can configure the home to 4, leaving the “Doctors room” as an sleep out, teenage retreat, office or hobby room.

Both the formal loungeroom and dining room are light and bright throughout courtesy of the fabulous French Doors while the big sitting room located at the rear of the home overlooks the spectacular rear yard. This room also has access to the outdoor undercover sitting/entertaining area of the home.

There is a huge eat in kitchen and a sizable bathroom which are both well presented while offering potential to update to contemporary flavours.

Lorne stands proud on an allotment some 3188 square metres in area with established lawns, garden beds and shade trees providing an equally impressive backdrop to the appeal of this home.

This outstanding prime residence is being offered for on-site auction Saturday March 10th at 11am.

For private viewings and further details contact Geoff Plasto 0428 636 254 or Gary Francis 0428 459 830 from the office of Raine and Horne Wellington.