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Owning a home of such historical, social and architectural importance is as much a guardianship for future generations as it is a luxurious lifestyle, and our current custodians are preparing to pass this mantle to another. 'Melrose' is a very large, Tudor style home from the 'Arts and Crafts' era, one of the oldest houses in the street dating from 1907 when it was built as a 'townhouse' for a Canterbury High Country Farmer. For a time, it was a private hospital until 1960 when the land was subdivided, and the house once again became a family home. With a tally of six bedrooms and five bathrooms in the main house, this is a family home on a grand scale!
During our owners 25 year tenure they have been saviours as well as protectors, substantially renovating inside and out, installing a cavity system, new roof, copper spouting and insulation. The home has a genteel English character with features too numerous to list here, but you cannot fail to be impressed with beautifully restored Kauri timber in the kitchen and in a magnificent staircase, stained glass, lead lights and register grates, all impeccably refurbished. William Morris wallpapers enhance, in keeping with the era and the lavish interior. The kitchen is surely the gathering place for family life, a welcoming warm and sunny space, superbly equipped, and with huge Cedar bifold doors opening out to the North and a delightful 'kitchen garden'. Living areas are many and varied with separate formal dining and living and several smaller 'snugs or study spaces. Set on 751sqm, the gardens wrap around the house along meandering pathways, borders brimming with perennials and edged in Buxus, and flowering shrubs all well established and cared for.
The decorative 'half timbering' typical of the Tudor era, is repeated on the two buildings facing the street. One is a double garage, and the other an enchanting cottage quaintly named 'Little Melrose'. Originally the Gatekeepers residence, this one bedroom charmer has a separate living area, a kitchen and bathroom, and utterly gorgeous interior design. We can see this appealing to those with extended family or frequent guests from overseas.
Our sellers family have grown and flown, and it is time for them to downsize to a smaller home. This magnificent house is a rarity in Christchurch and indeed New Zealand, more commonplace on the outskirts of a village in the English countryside. Holly Road is quietly tucked away from convenient arterial roads and is walking distance from Merivale, Victoria Street and the CBD. This prestigious location delivers proximity to some of our best schools with easy access in all directions. This is a property ready for another 100 years of enjoyment. Will you be the next guardian for future generations?
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