** Offered on an “As Is, Where Is” basis. The number of bedrooms and bathrooms is indicative only, based on the original house plans, and may not accurately reflect the current layout of the property.
Centre Front in the Dress Circle of Christchurch
A Rare Opportunity to Restore a Piece of Christchurch History – As Is, Where Is
A bold project with huge potential, this substantial character building presents an extraordinary restoration opportunity in one of Christchurch’s most prestigious hillside locations. The home now awaits a visionary buyer and an ultimate project to return it to its former grandeur. Alternatively your plans maybe to start a fresh and take advantage and opportunity to build an architectural dream residence.
Steeped in local history, Christchurch City Libraries records tell of the original owner Annie Townend relocating the residence from Sumner to Cashmere—transported by traction engines up what is now Dyers Pass Road—before coming to rest at 8 MacMillan Avenue. A remarkable story befitting a truly remarkable home. Originally configured as 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 6 living areas (previously arranged as six flats), the property has been stripped back internally, with many fixtures and fittings removed. What remains is a blank canvas brimming with potential.
Positioned on a generous 1,601sqm parcel of land, the setting is simply exceptional. Widely regarded as one of Christchurch’s finest addresses, the property enjoys breathtaking panoramic views across the city to the Southern Alps.
Our owners have had plans drawn up by MAP Architects, but have now decided to move on and this site is offered strictly “as is, where is”, with no EQC or insurance claims to be assigned. Various reports and information are available upon request.
Opportunities of this scale, history and location are seldom available.
I look forward to meeting with you.
Deadline Sale: 12:00 p.m. Thursday 16 April 2026 (unless sold prior)
To download the property file, copy and paste the following link: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/CHR10367
