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The Front Office: Unique Historic House

Holiday home in New Plymouth with kitchen and balcony

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3 bedrooms, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
Step into The Front Office, where modern industrial charm meets aged elegance. Unwind in the expansive living area with high ceilings and large doors opening to beautifully manicured gardens. Explore three beautifully appointed bedrooms, an ultra-modern bathroom, a chef's kitchen that brings everyone together and relax with unlimited WiFi throughout.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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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 & central heating
- Great off-street parking
- Ten-minute walk to CBD for arts and shopping
- A linen and cleaning charge of $260 applies and is not included in the rental rate and this will be charged separately.
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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, blending modern urban industrial elements with aged features to create a unique and special space.

The living area feels expansive with high ceilings and large doors that open out to a deck area overlooking beautifully manicured gardens. Special touches throughout the home 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 in a separate wing
- Ultra-modern bathroom attached to the master bedroom
- Bedroom with two comfortable king beds in another wing
- Third large bedroom featuring a queen bed

Interior Feeling:
- Expansive living area with high ceilings
- Large doors opening to outdoor spaces
- Warm and relaxed atmosphere
- Chef's kitchen designed for gatherings
- Art pieces enhancing the luxury feel

Outdoor Bliss:
- Deck area overlooking manicured gardens
- Great off-street parking in a large carpark area right outside
- Convenient location on St Aubyn Street

Delightful Dining:
- Well-equipped kitchen with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, and milk
- Cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, liquid hand soap, and body wash provided

Professional Cleaning:
- Linen and cleaning charge of $260 applies, charged separately
- Guests are required to leave the property tidy and clean, 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

The Front Office is ideally located just a ten-minute walk to the CBD for arts, culture, and shopping. A five-minute walk takes you to the NP Aquatic Centre and the Scenic Coastal Walkway. Plenty of cafes and takeaways are 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.

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

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Rules

Please be mindful of neighbours and adhere to quiet times of 10pm to 7am. Strictly no parties or gatherings. We reserve the right not to accept boo...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that 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

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About the area

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New Plymouth, Taranaki Region

What's nearby

  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wind Wand - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Treehouse Bar & Bistro - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chaos Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪New Plymouth Sportfishing & Underwater Club Inc - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Front Office: Unique Historic House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Front Office: Unique Historic House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Front Office: Unique Historic House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Front Office: Unique Historic House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Front Office: Unique Historic House located?

Located in New Plymouth CBD, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaroa Park, War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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