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Bought sight unseen on Mum's advice: Saying goodbye to a beloved beachfront home after 33 years
Bought sight unseen on his mother's recommendation, Richard Wilkie reflects as he says goodbye to his coastal home.
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After 33 years, a stunning Sumner beachfront home is on the market. The owners bought the 1907 Edwardian villa sight unseen on a mother's recommendation. Originally a holiday home for Quill Morris, it was extensively restored following the Canterbury earthquakes.
The ambitious project, with a contemporary extension by architect Alun Wilkie, blends historic character with modern comforts. Now fully insulated with a restored Marseille tile roof, the owners are downsizing, offering a unique piece of Christchurch history.
The floor area is 291m².
Original features remain.
Beach views.
There are five bedrooms.
Pop of colour in the kitchen
The extension won architectural and Master Builder awards.
The basement cellar.
Plenty of outdoor decking.
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