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The grand homestead hauled up a river — and brought back to life
A historic Ashburton homestead with a remarkable past and beautifully restored character.
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The historic Penscroft homestead in Ashburton has a remarkable past, having been moved up the Hakatere River in 1919 to its current site. The current owners undertook a comprehensive four-year renovation, restoring the home to its former glory.
This five-bedroom property sits on five hectares with established gardens and paddocks, creating a peaceful lifestyle. Perfectly suited for family living and entertaining, the fully restored home is now ready for its next chapter and is listed with NZ Sotheby’s International Realty.
Penscroft, in Elgin, looks like it has always been here, but it was moved in 1919. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The home is peaceful and charming. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The home is packed with period charm and native timber woodwork. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The home has been completely remodeled and renovated by the current owners. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The current owners filled the home with the treasures they collected on their travels. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
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The home has five bedrooms. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
One of the owners was a great gardener. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The home sits on five hectares of gardens and paddocks including a pond, and stands of exotic trees. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
There is also a snug, a billiards room, two reception rooms and a dining room. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
A lot of deals would have been done around this billiards table. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
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