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‘Someone will buy it and cherish it’: 1860s cottage with panoramic views on market

The house at 34 Cressy Terrace was built circa 1867.

Jacqui Loates-Haver
Last updated: 2 December 2025 | 3 min read
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A historic 1860s home at 34 Cressy Terrace in Lyttelton is on the market. This landmark property, part of the Lyttelton Residential Heritage Area, offers panoramic views of Lyttelton Harbour.

The Canterbury Farmhouse-style home features four bedrooms, kauri floors, and a wrap-around verandah. After being in the same family for nearly 40 years, it is now being sold by Bayleys via auction, offering a unique opportunity to own a cherished piece of local history.

The home sits within the Lyttelton Residential Heritage Area

The home has kauri floorboards and exposed brickwork.

Unusually for the era the house gets lots of light.

The house is described by the owner as a ‘Canterbury Farmhouse’.

One of the four bedrooms in the property.

The house has views over Lyttelton Harbour.

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