Canterbury Landmark to be sold at auction

Canterbury Landmark to be sold at auction.

Historic Governors Bay estate Taunton Gardens is to be sold under the hammer on October 18.

The home was built back in 1852, constructed out of sandstone and sod. However, the 2010 Canterbury earthquakes caused significant damage to the century old home and in a process that took almost three years, the cottage was dismantled and rebuilt to its former glory.

Reminiscent of an English countryside cottage, the two storey home features English oak joinery and some native timbers that can be near impossible to source. The kitchen has a wood burner stove paired with New Zealand modern appliances.

Formally used as a wedding venue, the 20 acre section also houses two additional small cottages each with a bedroom and combined kitchen and living room, bathroom and laundry facilities.

With over an acres worth of gardens that have been tended to for over 40 years, the grounds are simply breath-taking.

The property has gained worldwide attention with the acclaimed New York Times writing a lengthy feature on the Allendale estate earlier in the year.

The property is being sold by Mike Pero Real Estate agent Brian Langley and will be auctioned onsite on October 18 at 11am.

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