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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 being home to one owner for 60 years. The property is known for its unique "wonky" character, with uneven floors dating back to its original construction.
While fully insured and liveable, the two-bedroom home offers scope for renovation. It is being marketed with a price guide of "better than $500,000", reflecting its land value, and will be sold by auction.
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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