Kim and Keith Randall bought their home on Richmond Ave three years ago. Together with their son Ashley, they have beautifully restored the home before putting it on the market last month.
Where is your home and how long have you lived here?
Our home is situated on the corner of Richmond Ave, Nelson, opposite Melrose House. We have lived here for three years.
What four words would you use to describe your home?
Historic, grand, homely and elegant.
What’s your decorating style?
We kept the original features in the home and brightened the walls using neutral colours.
4. Where do you shop for homewares?
We didn’t need to buy anything for this home, as when we bought it, it came with all the furniture and homewares which suit the home beautifully.
What piece would you never part with?
The original Kienzle chiming wall clock, made in Germany.
Have you done any renovations?
We replaced over one hundred weather boards, replaced piles that needed doing, had the house rewired and completely repainted the exterior. Inside we painted most rooms and added new windows in one bedroom, plus the bathroom.
What’s your favourite spot in the house?
The grand staircase, with the Rimu banister and leadlight windows by the front door.
What’s your favourite room?
The bedroom with a 180degree view, overlooking the centre of New Zealand and out over the sea. My Dad enjoyed staying in this room while over from the UK for ten weeks.
If money was no object, what would you get for your home?
A swim spa is still on my wish list, maybe at the next house…
Best money spent?
We bought our own scaffolding, which we used over the two years it took to paint the whole exterior of our home. We then sold it on.
What do you love about the neighbourhood where you live?
It’s quiet but still only ten minutes’ walk into the centre of town. The schools are close by and my favourite spot up the Grampians is only across the road.
Best memory in your home?
Christmas time in our front sitting room, with a large Christmas tree and all our family with us.
