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The Front Office: Unique Historic House

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Dining
Shower, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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New Plymouth, Taranaki Region
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fitzroy Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

New Plymouth

Located in New Plymouth (New Plymouth CBD), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaroa Park and War Memorial. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Puke Ariki and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Real Tart Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pukekura Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Dog - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪New Plymouth Sportfishing & Underwater Club Inc - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Treehouse Bar & Bistro - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Front Office: Unique Historic House

Summary:
Welcome to The Front Office, a charming 1929 house blending modern and industrial design.
- Expansive living area with high ceilings
- Three beautifully appointed bedrooms
- Chef's kitchen as the hub of the home
- Unlimited wifi and central heating
- Great off-street parking available
- A ten-minute walk to CBD for arts and shopping
- Plenty of nearby cafes and takeaways
Don't miss the opportunity to stay somewhere that has such great local history. Book today.

The Space:
This charming house, fondly known as The Front Office, was built in 1929 as business premises for Jones & Sandford Ltd, one of New Plymouth's oldest surviving timber/construction firms. Over the years, the owners have brought it into the 21st century, creating a modern, urban industrial mix with aged features that make this space truly unique.

The living area feels expansive with high ceilings and large doors that open out to a deck area overlooking beautifully manicured gardens. Special touches create a warm, relaxed atmosphere where you can curl up on the couch with a good book. The chef's kitchen serves as the hub of the house, bringing everyone together in an outstanding space that is nothing short of wow. Art adorns the walls, capturing the ambience and sense of luxury.

Comfortable Accommodation:
- Three beautifully appointed bedrooms
- Huge master bedroom with a comfortable king bed and an ultra-modern bathroom
- Bedroom with two comfortable king beds located in another wing
- Third large bedroom featuring a queen bed

Interior Feeling:
- Expansive living area with high ceilings
- Warm and relaxed atmosphere
- Chef's kitchen designed for gatherings
- Art adorning the walls for a luxurious touch

Outdoor Bliss:
- Deck area opening to manicured gardens
- Perfect for enjoying the outdoors

Delightful Dining:
- Well-equipped kitchen with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, and cleaning products
- Dishwasher and dishwashing liquid provided

Professional Cleaning:
- Linen and cleaning charge of $260 applies, charged separately
- Guests are required to leave the property tidy, with all dishes washed and the dishwasher loaded and turned on prior to departure
- Bookings exceeding 10 days incur an extra mid-term cleaning and linen fee every seven days

Additional Features:
- Laundry area with washing machine and clothes dryer
- Unlimited wifi and central heating throughout
- Great off-street parking in a large carpark area right outside the house

Location:
- Situated right on St Aubyn Street
- Ten-minute walk to the CBD for arts, culture, and shopping
- Five-minute walk to the NP Aquatic Centre and the Scenic Coastal Walkway
- Plenty of cafes and takeaways conveniently located nearby

Don't miss the opportunity to stay somewhere that has such great local history. Book today.

Other Things to Note:
Strictly no parties or gatherings. The booking person must not be under 25 years old.

Interaction with Guests:
Bach Break manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Office hours are from 8am to 8:30pm.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

THE FRONT OFFICE New Plymouth Taranaki
Unique, charming and bursting with local history New Plymouth
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