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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 its owner for 60 years. The 63m² property is known for being "a little wonky," with uneven floors from its original construction, not earthquake damage.
While fully insured, this character quirk is reflected in the price. Listed by Harcourts, the property is being guided around its land value of $490,000, offering a unique opportunity for buyers to renovate or embrace its history.
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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