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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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A historic 1907 Edwardian villa on the Sumner Esplanade is for sale after 33 years. Originally a holiday home for Quill Morris, it was purchased sight unseen by the current owners.
Following the Canterbury earthquakes, the home underwent an extensive architectural restoration and gained a contemporary rear extension designed by Alun Wilkie. It is now fully re-piled, insulated, and modernised while retaining its historic charm.
The owners are now downsizing, offering this unique beachfront property through Ray White.
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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