


Listing Description
Legacy Preserved, Opportunity Assured
21 Desmond Street, Fendalton, Christchurch City, Canterbury
To be sold by deadline sale (by 20 Nov)
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Property type | House |
| Capital value (CV) | $2,250,000 |
| Agency reference | 22222242 |
| Broadband in the area |
Description
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Held within one of the city's most exclusive cul-de-sacs, this Henning-Hansen home holds its ground across a private 1,138sqm landscape, offering architectural significance in a location of lasting prestige.
Bearing the authentic mid-century signature of Holger Henning-Hansen, the residence carries the hallmarks of its time, with expressive timber ceilings, generous glazing and a natural connection between structure and setting.
Across its three living zones, the design favours flow and function, the open-plan kitchen, dining and study giving way to the fireside lounge and a conservatory that draws in sun from east to west.
Three north-facing bedrooms draw in the sun and open directly to the gardens, where mature trees and established greenery bring privacy, presence and seasonal depth to the grounds.
Updates to the kitchen, bathroom and en-suite have been approached with restraint, enhancing modern function while keeping the home's detail in play, while double glazing, a detached double garage and an expanse of level lawn confirm its in-built quality and long-term comfort.
The land itself sits at the meeting point of possibility and preservation, large enough for a two-townhouse future yet equally engaging to those wanting to restore, refine, and leave their own mark on a piece of history.
From Holmwood Road, Merivale Village and Hagley Park to the city's leading schools, every advantage of the location lies within effortless reach.
Set on a street synonymous with excellence, this property balances architectural heritage with modern relevance, offering one of the city's most coveted combinations of design, land, and location.
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Kathryn Picton-Warlow
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Harcourts Holmwood Merivale 205, (Licensed: REAA 2008)
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