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‘Unlike any residential building constructed at the time’: Classic mid-century home on market for the first time in 67 years

Wilson House is on the market for the first time since it was built.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 12 February 2026 | 4 min read
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A classic mid-century home in Christchurch, the Wilson House, is for sale for the first time in 67 years. Designed by famed architects Warren and Mahoney in 1959, its flat-roofed design with concrete blocks and extensive glazing was revolutionary for its time.

Built in two stages for the original family, the home remains largely untouched, showcasing its unique post-and-beam construction and light-filled interior. The family hopes to sell to an enthusiast who will appreciate its significant architectural heritage.

The original plans for the home show how it was to be built in two stages.

The Wilson family at their home in the early 60s.

The home is outward looking.

The kitchen is original.

The sliding glass doors that partition the space, but allow maximum light through.

The home has four bedrooms.

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