Listing Description
The heart of the city awaits
47 Cathedral Square, City Centre, Christchurch City, Canterbury
To be sold by deadline sale (by 11 Dec)
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Property use | Development site |
| Agency reference | NZL67037117 |
Description
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure one of Christchurch’s last prime corner sites in the very heart of the CBD. Positioned directly beside the new Sheraton Christchurch (under redevelopment with a planned opening in 2027) and overlooking Cathedral Square, this site stands at the epicentre of the city’s transformation. Unmatched Location & Outlook
- Front-row views across Cathedral Square, Christchurch’s cultural and civic heart.
- Protected sight lines via height covenants on adjacent site between the 47 Cathedral Square and the Sheraton redevelopment, ensuring uninterrupted views north west over the Avon and enduring value.
- Premium street frontage and exposure, ideal for landmark branding, hospitality, or commercial use.
Surrounded by Icons
- Neighbouring the Sheraton Christchurch, Te Pae Convention Centre, Turanga Library, and The Terrace riverfront precinct.
- Surrounded by leading hotels, retail, and dining, one of the most connected and high-profile addresses in the city.
Momentum & Confidence
- The Cathedral restoration now confirmed, reigniting Cathedral Square and unlocking new investment across the CBD.
- Adjacent to Carter Group's proposed new developments earmarked for hotel and mixed-use projects further elevate the area’s commercial appeal.
Flexible, Future-Ready Potential
- Ideal for hotel, residential, mixed-use, or commercial development with strong surrounding demand drivers.
- Combines immediate development opportunity with long-term growth in a resurgent city core.
Secure your place at the centre of Christchurch’s rebirth — a rare and irreplaceable opportunity that will never come again.
The property is offered for sale by Deadline Private Treaty closing 4pm, Thursday 11 December 2025 (unless sold prior). *Boundary lines are indicative only. Artist impressions only
Features:
- Absolute prime Central City location
- River outlook
- White Box Resource Consent submitted, resulting in significant DC savings for future redevelopment
- Three architectural concept plans available within the dataroom inclusive of engineering concepts
- Surrounded by an abundance of amenity
- Adjacent to Te Pae, Sheraton, Library, and other major anchors
- New 1,400 sq m freehold title
- 30m frontage to Worcester Street 78m frontage to Cathedral Square
- Significant development opportunity
- Planned carpark building on Lot 2 adjacent
- Cathedral planned to be delivered 2030
- The land benefits from 1972 consent permitting 40m height – See Novo summary within dataroom
More information: https://www.colliers.co.nz/p-NZL67037117
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Colliers Christchurch, South Island Commercial Limited, (Licensed: REAA 2008)
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