12 Philip Street, Glentunnel, Selwyn, Canterbury

Asking price $1,750,000 inclusive of GST

Rising quietly from the grounds of the original Homebush Brickworks, this remarkable estate is more than a home — it’s a piece of Canterbury history, built from the land it stands on and rich with timeless character.

Spread across 2.56 hectares (more or less) of rolling countryside, framed by established hedging, mature trees, and a sense of rare seclusion, this is an estate of grand proportions. Once part of the historic Dean’s family property, the land was home to the Homebush Bricks factory, founded in the late 1800’s. To this day, original brick kilns still line the paddock — a quiet, powerful reminder of its storied past.

Constructed in the 1980’s using reclaimed bricks from the site, the home has been lovingly reimagined and comprehensively renovated, pairing enduring materials with thoughtful, contemporary design. Spanning approximately 373sqm across three levels, it unfolds with a graceful sense of scale and warmth.

Through the front door, a solid Rimu staircase anchors the entry, surrounded by rich natural textures — Totara timber doors, Totara-framed double-glazed windows, and Hickory laminate flooring with woollen carpet underfoot. The newly completed kitchen makes entertaining seem second nature - with custom-crafted joinery, a full butler’s pantry with sink, pot filler tap, and elegant finishes designed for both beauty and function. The open-plan dining space flows around a featured log burner wall, connecting effortlessly to a generous lounge framed by sunlit bay windows — the kind of room that invites slow mornings and long evenings.

Downstairs also includes a guest bedroom, separate living area or home office, a fully renovated bathroom with heated floors, and double internal-access garage with workshop space. Upstairs, three bedrooms enjoy outlooks over the grounds, with balcony access from two bedrooms. The family bathroom on this level remains untouched — a blank canvas for future styling. Above it all, a large third-storey loft offers an enchanting bedroom, complete with the central fireplace flue for added charm and winter warmth.

Included in the sale is the original Glentunnel Post Office, now converted into a two-bedroom, one-bathroom secondary dwelling, along with a sleepout — offering flexible, intergenerational living or additional income options. Whether for extended family, guests, or private retreat, it’s a rare and valuable complement to the main residence with recent insulation upgrades and a full building and healthy homes report available.

Completing the property is an approximately 190sqm open-bay barn, offering space for vehicles, hobbies, or future development ideas.

With deep roots, timeless materials, and the kind of character that can’t be replicated, this is more than a property — it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a landmark of scale, soul, and story.

Further information is available here: http://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/5526726 *Boundary lines are indicative only