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35 Knowles Street, Merivale - Christchurch City, Canterbury 8052

  • 1088
  • 370 m2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1

$957,500

Stately Dowager, "As Is Where Is"

Some truly wonderful grand old architecture is being offered here in Christchurch "as is where is" for a fraction of its original value and here is another fine example designed by the renowned England Brothers in the early part of 20th century.

Perfectly inhabitable, and this has been lived in continuously since the earthquakes, the house is deemed repairable, but the current owners have chosen otherwise and have just completed their 'new build' nearby.

This 'Grand Old Lady' offers many tantalising reasons to embark on a restoration project...fabulous character features, too many to mention individually but the photography tells the story, vast spaces, 370sqm in total, a striking modern kitchen extension designed by Kerry Mason and all set on about 1086sqm. The site itself on the north side of one of our most enduringly popular streets may well hold appeal for those wishing to create new in the future.

Our serious sellers have no further need for this notable property as they have already moved into their new home and are committed to pass this alluring home to another.

Deemed repairable but our owners have decided against this option, so this 'Grand Old Lady' is being offered "As is Where is" and uninsured. These large gentleman's residences are becoming far and few between post-earthquake, so you may be tempted to embark on restoration.

View auction pack:
http://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/MVE4965

Please be aware that the land and floor area information was sourced from RPNZ/Property Guru and we have not been able to verify the accuracy of the same. Property ID: #MVE4965

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Sold Date

  • 16 November, 2016

Property features

  • Property Type: House
  • Property Features: Security system, Smoke alarms
  • Roof: Rubber membrane and Marseilles tiles
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • House style: Character
  • Garaging / carparking: Auto doors (Number of remotes: 1)
  • Construction: Pebble roughcast (original)
  • Joinery: Partially double glazed, Timber
  • Insulation: Insulation in the walls of the addition, Ceiling
  • Flooring: Floating, Carpet and Vinyl
  • Window coverings: Drapes, Blinds
  • Heating / Cooling: Electric, Other (Gas fire, Heatpump)
  • Electrical: Satellite dish, TV points, Phone extensions, Rewired (Partially rewired)
  • Chattels remaining: Blinds, Drapes, Fixed floor coverings, Light fittings, Alarm, Dishwasher, Kitchen extractor fan, Microwave, Rangehood, Separate cooktop, Separate oven, Waste disposal, Bathroom exhaust fan, Bathroom heater, Gas fire, Heat pump, Phone extensions, Satellite dish, Smoke alarms, Security system, TV points, x2 Water cylinders, x1 Automatic garage door remote, Steam oven, Night store heater
  • Kitchen: Open plan, Dishwasher, Separate cooktop, Separate oven, Rangehood, Extractor fan, Double sink, Waste disposal, Breakfast bar, Microwave, Gas bottled, Pantry and Finished in Stainless steel and Timber
  • Living area: Open plan, Separate dining, Separate living
  • Main bedroom: Double and Built-in-robe
  • Ensuite: Separate shower
  • Bedroom 2: Double and Built-in / wardrobe
  • Bedroom 3: Double
  • Bedroom 4: Double
  • Bedroom 5: Single and Built-in / wardrobe
  • Main bathroom: Bath, Separate shower, Exhaust fan, Heater
  • Laundry: Separate
  • Views: City, Private
  • Aspect: North
  • Outdoor living: Entertainment area (Other surface), Pool (Indoor), Garden, BBQ area (with lighting)
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Land contour: Flat to sloping
  • Grounds: Landscaped / designer, Tidy
  • Water heating: Gas, Electric
  • Water supply: Town supply
  • Sewerage: Mains
  • Locality: Close to shops, Close to transport, Close to schools
  • items excluded: Chandelier in Hallway / Front sitting room
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Harcourts Merivale

Licensed under REAA 2008

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Est. bond $1920
  • 1088
  • 370 m2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1

Sold Property

35 Knowles Street, Merivale - Christchurch City, Canterbury 8052

$957,500

Stately Dowager, "As Is Where Is"

Some truly wonderful grand old architecture is being offered here in Christchurch "as is where is" for a fraction of its original value and here is another fine example designed by the renowned England Brothers in the early part of 20th century.

Perfectly inhabitable, and this has been lived in continuously since the earthquakes, the house is deemed repairable, but the current owners have chosen otherwise and have just completed their 'new build' nearby.

This 'Grand Old Lady' offers many tantalising reasons to embark on a restoration project...fabulous character features, too many to mention individually but the photography tells the story, vast spaces, 370sqm in total, a striking modern kitchen extension designed by Kerry Mason and all set on about 1086sqm. The site itself on the north side of one of our most enduringly popular streets may well hold appeal for those wishing to create new in the future.

Our serious sellers have no further need for this notable property as they have already moved into their new home and are committed to pass this alluring home to another.

Deemed repairable but our owners have decided against this option, so this 'Grand Old Lady' is being offered "As is Where is" and uninsured. These large gentleman's residences are becoming far and few between post-earthquake, so you may be tempted to embark on restoration.

View auction pack:
http://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/MVE4965

Please be aware that the land and floor area information was sourced from RPNZ/Property Guru and we have not been able to verify the accuracy of the same. Property ID: #MVE4965

Property Features

  • Property Type: House
  • Property Features: Security system, Smoke alarms
  • Roof: Rubber membrane and Marseilles tiles
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • House style: Character
  • Garaging / carparking: Auto doors (Number of remotes: 1)
  • Construction: Pebble roughcast (original)
  • Joinery: Partially double glazed, Timber
  • Insulation: Insulation in the walls of the addition, Ceiling
  • Flooring: Floating, Carpet and Vinyl
  • Window coverings: Drapes, Blinds
  • Heating / Cooling: Electric, Other (Gas fire, Heatpump)
  • Electrical: Satellite dish, TV points, Phone extensions, Rewired (Partially rewired)
  • Chattels remaining: Blinds, Drapes, Fixed floor coverings, Light fittings, Alarm, Dishwasher, Kitchen extractor fan, Microwave, Rangehood, Separate cooktop, Separate oven, Waste disposal, Bathroom exhaust fan, Bathroom heater, Gas fire, Heat pump, Phone extensions, Satellite dish, Smoke alarms, Security system, TV points, x2 Water cylinders, x1 Automatic garage door remote, Steam oven, Night store heater
  • Kitchen: Open plan, Dishwasher, Separate cooktop, Separate oven, Rangehood, Extractor fan, Double sink, Waste disposal, Breakfast bar, Microwave, Gas bottled, Pantry and Finished in Stainless steel and Timber
  • Living area: Open plan, Separate dining, Separate living
  • Main bedroom: Double and Built-in-robe
  • Ensuite: Separate shower
  • Bedroom 2: Double and Built-in / wardrobe
  • Bedroom 3: Double
  • Bedroom 4: Double
  • Bedroom 5: Single and Built-in / wardrobe
  • Main bathroom: Bath, Separate shower, Exhaust fan, Heater
  • Laundry: Separate
  • Views: City, Private
  • Aspect: North
  • Outdoor living: Entertainment area (Other surface), Pool (Indoor), Garden, BBQ area (with lighting)
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Land contour: Flat to sloping
  • Grounds: Landscaped / designer, Tidy
  • Water heating: Gas, Electric
  • Water supply: Town supply
  • Sewerage: Mains
  • Locality: Close to shops, Close to transport, Close to schools
  • items excluded: Chandelier in Hallway / Front sitting room
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Sold Date

  • 16 November, 2016
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