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Historic 1850s homestead owned by local motoring icon hits the market
Historic Governors Bay homestead with motoring legacy and modern upgrades offered for sale.
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A historic 1850s homestead in Governors Bay, named Waitahuna, is on the market. Originally established by early settler John Dyer, it was the home of late motoring icon Gavin Bain for 50 years.
The 1.73-hectare estate features a main house with modern upgrades by architect Peter Kent, alongside:
- A self-contained colonial cottage
- Extensive garaging for a car collection
- Award-winning gardens with a Victorian glasshouse
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Canterbury history.
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The property has 1.73 hectares of land and remarkable views
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The views look out over Governors Bay, with the water and surrounding hills creating a calm, and scenic background. It’s the kind of outlook that feels peaceful and easy to settle into, shifting with the light throughout the day.
A large fire place to warm the living room. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
The formal dining room. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
Bain loved his motoring books. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
The kitchen has been updated. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
There are three bedrooms. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
The bathroom is modern and has underfloor heating. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
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There’s a self-contained colonial cottage. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
Inside the cottage. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
Extensive garaging to house the car collection. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
Sharron Ballantyne featured in an article in NZ Gardener in 2021. Photo: JULIET NICHOLAS/NZ GARDENER
The glasshouse was an engagement present. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
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Surprises in the garden. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
A nod to Bain’s love of cars. Photo: TRADE ME/BAYLEYS
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