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Seaside cottage ‘a little wonky’, but owner’s had 60 good years
They don’t come much cuter than this 1890s worker’s cottage in the sought-after seaside suburb of Sumner, Christchurch.
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A charming 1890s worker's cottage in Sumner, Christchurch is for sale after 60 years with one owner. While "a little wonky," its uneven floors are an original feature, not earthquake damage, and the home is fully insured.
The two-bedroom property offers scope for renovation or a rebuild, with a re-levelling quote of $75k available. Marketed by Harcourts, its price expectation is significantly below its RV, reflecting the unique build and offering an affordable entry into the desirable seaside suburb.
The owner has lived here for the past 60 years, and is only selling because she has moved to an “over 50s” unit in Norwood.
The galley-style kitchen is in tidy order.
This bedroom has the advantage of a wee office and French doors to the garden.
This room could be a small office.
The agents say the house was built with a slightly uneven floor back in the 1890s, which then determined the alignment of the rest of the structure.
There’s even a white picket fence along the boundary.
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