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1860s heritage home called a ‘magical link’ to the past is on the market
There’s a lot of history in 2195 Old West Coast Road.
10 December 2025
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A unique piece of Canterbury history is for sale at 2195 Old West Coast Road. Originally White's Hotel, this 1860s property was a key "coaching inn" on the route to the West Coast goldfields and is now a designated Heritage Place.
The home hosted historical figures like Arthur Dobson and the first meeting of the Selwyn District Council's forerunners. Fully restored and modernised, it features generous living spaces, two master suites, and mature gardens, offering a magical link to the past.
The verandah is where the couple spend time during the summer.
Because of its former life as a hotel, the proportions are generous inside, particularly in the kitchen.
Brankin’s favourite room in the house is the main living room with a fireplace.
A second room with a fire place is where the couple retreat during the colder winter months.
The downstairs master bedroom.
Outside the gardens are mature and contain trees aged over 150 years old.
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