This restored villa is one of several character homes along this section of Devon Street West. Plans for a residence for James Frederick Lepine on Town Section 206 were deposited with the Borough Council in April 1912; the estimated construction cost was £549.
James Lepine, a steward at the Taranaki Club, died suddenly at his residence on 13 March 1915.
Whilst the rear section has been renovated, the front section retains much of its original character.
Related item:
Town Section 206, Taranaki Land Deed Index I5 Page 533. (Archives New Zealand)
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