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ID: 2449 Oamaru, Waitaki

Cloistered amid lush wooded acreage a meandering driveway reveals this private historic estate ideally placed amongst spreading oaks, evergreens and native shrubs, nestled by distant snow capped peaks. The elaborate original gabled facade and noteworthy architecture of this magnificent homestead was established in the 1890s and is laced with endearing historical features both inside and out. This exceptional residence features exquisite interiors, decorated true to the early 19th century origins of the home and is enriched with elaborate architectural accents that at times enter into the realm of Elizabethan/Tudoresque revivalist styles. Entering the beautiful stained glass enclosed front door, two reception rooms invite either side of the generous entranceway. The hallway leads through an impressive pillared archway bordered with plaster architraves and mouldings opening into the octagonal great hall enclosed by a spectacular cathedral style coffered ceiling with eighteen ruby glass rimmed windows and original pressed zinc tracing architraves and entablatures with dentils. Five impressive hand-grained natural wood classically pedimented doors with panel bolection mouldings, Corinthian columns and decorative classical corbels feature off the cathedral central hall as do two architectural plaster archways that flow onward to further living space. The home's lavish spaces pamper. Out from the central axis of the great hall many of the main rooms are featured. A spacious drawing room with extensive bay windows overlook lawns and rose garden. The library and billiard room, with french doors to the welcoming sun-filled conservatory, spills out to an enticing secret garden of plum tree orchards filled in Spring with fragrant blossoms and humming bees. The historic William Wallace Suite defines the dining experience and accommodates formal seating for twelve. The intricately hand carved fireplace within the dining suite is both breathtaking and unique, while the expansiveness of the feature bay provides ample space to retire for after-dinner coffee and liqueurs. The large butler's servery allows for the final touches to food preparation on way from cook's kitchen. Here a restored Shacklock Orion range warms the spacious gourmet kitchen offering a delightful refuge for friends and family who may dine by the range while enjoying the freshness of home grown produce. A scullery off the main kitchen provides the perfect food preparation area straight from the well tended vegetable garden and is complete with butler's sink and gnarled wood bench-tops. The main home is complete in its current configuration with eight bedrooms, three bathrooms and four en-suites. A central heating system is supplemented by numerous elegant fireplaces. From the kitchen is access to the staff quarters. Three well proportioned bedrooms are linked to the staff sitting room, kitchen and bathroom by a wood-lined hallway, unusual for it's spaciousness and privacy from the main house. The main kitchen also leads to a discreet second hallway off the grand hall providing access to the more recently designed private quarters. Located on the first floor the quarters comprise of warm wood-lined feature mezzanine living and bedroom with en-suite. The design provides the utmost privacy and seclusion within this expansive property. Outside the main house several outbuildings include storage and sleep-out. Within the grounds the recently renovated coach-house cottage provides a stunning addition to this property's portfolio. Custom millwork, wide-board wood floors and walls and the gentle linger of linseed combine with modern plasterwork and stable doors for a blended display of stunning finishes. The cottage offers two generous bedrooms, a shared bathroom, living room, spacious dining kitchen, and cosy study. Glass doors off the conservatory link the living spaces and attract the golden rays of the summer sun maximizing the calming views of these extensive grounds. Burnside is an unparalleled haven in which to live and entertain amid the serenity of parkland gardens and glimmering mountain ranges.