From the Resene News – issue 2/2011

Historic visit - Couldrey House, Wenderholm Park

Part of Wenderholm Park, Couldrey House sits on parkland between Wenderholm Beach and the Puhoi River. Unlike most heritage homes, this one is open to view and furnished in a variety of styles reflecting a selection of its previous owners and inhabitants.

Originally built in 1857 for Robert Graham a local entrepreneur, businessman, farmer and politician, it was later shifted, extended to the current two storey nine bedroom home layout and renovated.

The exterior has recently been extensively redecorated with care and sensitivity to appropriately reflect the era of this Victorian-Edwardian home.

Weatherboards are finished in high gloss Resene Hi-Glo with joinery in high gloss Resene Super Gloss and the verandah finished in Resene Waterborne Sidewalk paving paint. The soft hue of Resene Destiny (greyed blue green) on the weatherboards is joined by a soothing palette of Resene Half Colonial White (warm cream), Resene Alabaster (blackened white), Resene Zombie (tawny ochre), Resene Quarter Tapa (greyed neutral) and the verandah in Resene Amber Grey (soft grey).

A stroll through the house today brings back memories of the eclectic group of owners that has passed through these doors from the original owner Robert Graham through to an army major, sea captain, socially minded window and an avid collector, each living in the home in their own unique style.

Architect: Salmond Reed Architects
House history: www.historiccouldreyhouse.co.nz
Painting Contractor: Platinum Painters
Resene: Ben Solly, North Shore/West Auckland Branch Manager

 
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