Welcome to 'Hill House,' a landmark 1920s residence on 1,702m² (more or less), proudly positioned on the Cashmere hillside. This is a residence of significant grandeur and enduring character, with a rare opportunity for the next buyer to be settled before Christmas.
Accessed via a private, hedge-lined driveway, the home feels like a true retreat. Two mature Japanese maple trees frame the entrance of the home, inviting you into a classic entrance, where a sweeping staircase unfolds before you, setting a tone of grandeur and revealing the rich character that defines this six-bedroom property.
At the home's heart, the entrance and living room showcase the craftsmanship of the era. The formal living room is defined by its original wood panelling and polished floors, where built-in bench seats frame the stunning city vista and an original built-in wooden liqueur cabinet speaks to a history of entertaining. This space flows to an adjoining sunroom which in turn opens to the deck and a staircase to the lower grounds and extensive storage.
From the formal living room, double doors lead into the formal dining room, a grand space complete with a dining table that can comfortably seat a party of 12. Glass double doors lead to an informal lounge and the open-plan kitchen, which is well-supported by a butler's pantry. Off the kitchen, a practical utility area includes the laundry, a boiler room, and the first of three bathrooms. Heating for the home is comprehensive, provided by the diesel boiler system with 14 radiators controlled by a Google Nest Digital Learning Thermostat, and supplemented by two heat pumps.
The home's generous floor plan includes six bedrooms. Oriented to the north, the property is positioned for sun, with four of the main bedrooms also featuring adjoining sunrooms—private retreats to enjoy the expansive views over Christchurch City and the Southern Alps.
The grounds are a gardener's delight, featuring an established vegetable patch and an array of fruit trees, including varieties of pear, apple, Black Doris plum, Black Boy peach, loquats, and olive to name a few. Fragrant flowers bloom throughout, with specimen roses, lavender, rosemary, foxgloves, orange blossom, hydrangeas, and winter roses, structured by buxus hedging. The driveway culminates in a large turning area with a three-car carport and ample off-street parking for three more vehicles.
Set in a sought-after location, this home is zoned for highly desirable schools including Cashmere Primary (Te Pae Kererū) and Cashmere High School. With easy access to walking tracks, and local cafes, this is more than just a home — it’s a chapter of Christchurch’s story, ready for its next custodian.
Secure your future in this landmark home before Christmas. For sale by Deadline Sale, closing 4:00 PM, Thursday 4th December (unless sold prior).
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