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‘Someone will buy it and cherish it’: 1860s cottage with panoramic views on market

The house at 34 Cressy Terrace was built circa 1867.

Jacqui Loates-Haver
Last updated: 2 December 2025 | 3 min read
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A historic Canterbury Farmhouse at 34 Cressy Terrace in Lyttelton is for sale. Built circa 1867, this landmark home is part of the Lyttelton Residential Heritage Area and offers panoramic views over Lyttelton Harbour.

The property features four bedrooms, a study, kauri floors, and a wrap-around verandah. It combines the appeal of a settler's cottage with a larger, family-friendly footprint on a 549m² section.

After 40 years, the current owners are selling this cherished home via auction with Bayleys.

The home sits within the Lyttelton Residential Heritage Area

The home has kauri floorboards and exposed brickwork.

Unusually for the era the house gets lots of light.

The house is described by the owner as a ‘Canterbury Farmhouse’.

One of the four bedrooms in the property.

The house has views over Lyttelton Harbour.

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