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House For Sale in Christchurch, New Zealand :: Spectacular Surroundings Combining Elegant Beauty
Sell Price: 1700000
Location: Taunton Gardens
40 Allandale Lane, Governors Bay
Christchurch
Canterbury
New Zealand
Property Type: House
Property Details:

Set in the stunning Taunton Gardens is this 7.7740 hectare masterpiece above Governor's Bay. The original 1852 building has been lovingly extended and renovated creating a substantial four bedroom country home. With a large kitchen, dining and separate living area that is warmed by the glow of Kauri and Matai floors, Oregon ceiling beams and finely crafted English Oak with exposed stone walls.
 
A five-star self-contained Jack's cottage and one bedroom garden cottage allows paying guests the opportunity to indulge in peace and quiet and replace the roar of urban life with the gentle melodies of natures little musicians.

The 3.5 hectares of award-winning garden consist of intriguing pathways leading to features such as an amphitheatre of some two hundred varieties of host rhododendrons, trilliums and a treasure trove of other interesting and beautiful plants. Flowing streams, bridges and tailor made ponds complete this exceptional master piece.

Functions and weddings are held regularly in the gardens and marquee that is currently set up on the tennis court.  Further income is generated from the nursery and garden tours throughout the summer. The property also includes three car garage, three bay lockable shed and workshop, large tunnel house, Shade house, Art studio which could be a bedroom, toilet block and food preparation area for functions next to the tennis court and much more.

Never before has a property offered so much, it is as much a beautiful place to live as it is an exciting place to make a living off.

The property can be purchased as a going concern or lifestyle property.

Offers are invited on or before 17 November 2009.

Viewing is by appointment only.

Web Site: http://www.bayleys.co.nz/55793
Date Published: 16-Sep-2009
Date Updated: 25-Sep-2009

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Richard Innes
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Phone: +64 27 522 9598
Phone: +64 3 358 5566

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