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The Front Office: Unique Historic House

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
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3 bedrooms, WiFi
Outdoor dining

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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New Plymouth, Taranaki Region
  • Place, Wind Wand
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre City Shopping Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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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 house with rich history.

- Modern urban industrial design with aged features

- Expansive living area with high ceilings and garden views

- Chef's kitchen as the heart of the home

- Three beautifully appointed bedrooms

- Unlimited wifi and central heating

- Great off-street parking

- Ten-minute walk to CBD for arts, culture, and shopping



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 transformed it into a modern, urban industrial mix while preserving aged features, creating a unique space that blends history with contemporary comfort.



The living area feels expansive with high ceilings and large doors that open out to a beautifully manicured garden deck. Special touches throughout the home create a warm, relaxed atmosphere, perfect for curling up on the couch with a good book. The chef's kitchen serves as the hub of the house, an outstanding space that brings everyone together, adorned with art that captures the ambience and sense of luxury.



Comfortable Accommodation:

- Three beautifully appointed bedrooms

- Huge master bedroom with a comfortable king bed and ultra-modern bathroom

- Bedroom with two comfortable king beds, accessible via a passage to another bathroom

- Third large bedroom featuring a queen bed



Interior Feeling:

- Expansive living area with high ceilings

- Large doors leading to outdoor spaces

- Warm and relaxed atmosphere with special touches

- Chef's kitchen designed for gatherings

- Art adorning the walls, enhancing the luxurious feel



Outdoor Bliss:

- Deck area overlooking beautifully manicured gardens

- Great off-street parking in a large carpark area right outside the house



Delightful Dining:

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



Professional Cleaning:

- A linen and cleaning charge of $260 applies and is not included in the rental rate, 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



Location Highlights:

- 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 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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Kawaroa Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Kawaroa Park and War Memorial
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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