Constructed from strong granite, Claremont Nation Property is a New Zealand Class 2 Historic constructing of … [+]
The evolution of a historic dwelling informs its current in myriad methods.
Claremont Nation Property, labeled as a New Zealand historic constructing, was in-built 1890 for George Hampton Rhodes, a member of a outstanding household that had intensive land holdings in Canterbury. Amongst their various professions have been livestock ranching, funding, manufacturing, delivery and politics.
On the time, grand estates centered on spectacular properties have been turning into a preferred outward image of wealth among the many colonial elite. The pattern would proceed for one more twenty years.
The property is a couple of two-hour drive from Christchurch Worldwide Airportand quarter-hour down … [+]
The Christchurch agency of Collins & Harman, identified for his or her consideration to element, designed the mansion within the Victorian Free Gothic model with steeply pitched roofs, ornamental gable caps and different carved ornamentation. The unique bluestone partitions, accented with contrasting Oamura stone or whitestone facings, stay at present.
The property is surrounded by peaceable rural views, manicured gardens and lawns, fields for ponies, … [+]
One other formative chapter within the property’s present look started in 1932, when the Catholic Marist Brothers took possession. The homestead served as St. Joseph’s novitiate, and spiritual options have been added together with a indifferent chapel in-built 1955, in line with Heritage New Zealand.
A wrap-around porch gives the proper vantage for taking within the verdant setting.
The position in native historical past that these two important ownerships represented contributed to the property’s categorization as a historic place, in addition to influencing its look.
The inside retains its detailed woodwork, moldings and trim.
A stained-glass double door entry results in a central reception space. The bottom flooring incorporates a parlor with French doorways that open to gardens and garden, a library, a research, a billiard room and a industrial kitchen.
The billiard room has floor-to-ceiling home windows with spectacular views of the grounds.
Inside particulars embrace crown molding, picket flooring, wainscoting, carved-wood hearth surrounds and tall ceilings.
A big breakfast nook lined with image home windows brings pure gentle into the den.
A sweeping staircase results in the eight upstairs bedrooms. There are 5 loos inside the 1,360 sq. meters, or greater than 14,600 sq. toes of dwelling house.
There may be 1,360 sq. meters, or greater than 14,600 sq. toes, of dwelling house.
Two extra bedrooms, in addition to a convention corridor, are within the adjoining chapel constructing.
The grounds embrace manicured landscaping, fields and forested areas.
Anthony Morsinkhof of PQ Property Intelligence is the itemizing agent for 222 Mount Horrible Highway, … [+]
Anthony Morsinkhof of PQ Property Intelligence is the itemizing agent for 222 Mount Horrible Road, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand. The asking worth is NZD 5.5 million or about US $3.58 million.
The asking worth is NZD 5.5 million or about US $3.58 million.
The property is a couple of two-hour drive from Christchurch Worldwide Airport and quarter-hour from the port metropolis of Timaru.
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