


Listing Description
Architecture with a Lasting Legacy
443B Ilam Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch City, Canterbury
To be sold by auction on 1 Oct, 10:00 am
Details
Attribute | Value |
---|---|
Property type | House |
Capital value (CV) | $2,070,000 |
Parking | 3 garage spaces |
Agency reference | ST8957 |
Broadband in the area |
Description
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Long admired for its place in Christchurch modernism, Blaxall House remains a prime example of mid-century architecture, its legacy carried forward by a comprehensive and respectful renovation.
Designed in the 1960s by Griffiths and Moffat, a practice that mentored many of Christchurch's leading architects, it was purchased in 2023 as a forever residence and has since undergone significant renewal, including complete releveling to secure its design integrity for decades to come. A change of circumstances now sees this vision passed to new owners.
Set across 1,937sqm, the residence lies at the end of a private drive, its profile low and linear in concrete block. Japanese influence guides the layout, introduced by a genkan entrance that establishes balance and flow before mid-century character takes command.
Tongue-and-groove ceilings and timber ranch sliders line the lengthy living, where a fireplace acts as both artwork and anchor.
The gardens remain in full view through floor-to-ceiling glazing, where specimen trees and water features are complemented by a sweeping lawn, sheltered terraces, and a north-facing aspect that draws sunlight across both the home and grounds.
Modernisation has been carried out in line with mid-century principles, with the kitchen and bathrooms renewed to a cohesive palette of terrazzo, timber, and stainless steel.
The refined interiors, four generous bedrooms and a study accompany interlinked living areas that retain their dual nature as sanctuary and social centre, while a laundry room, three toilets, a triple-car garage and extensive off-street parking effortlessly support family life.
School zoning includes Fendalton, Cobham, CGHS, CBHS and Burnside High, while Fendalton Village and the university sit nearby, reinforcing the convenience of this sought-after address.
With its architectural lineage restored and its liveability assured, this is not simply a mid-century home retained, but a Griffiths & Moffat design brought forward for modern life.
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Holmwood Real Estate St Albans, (Licensed: REAA 2008)
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