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Architectural designer selling show-stopper home after luxury restoration
Hamilton House is a well-known historic property in the Canterbury region, built from wood felled on Banks Peninsula.

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Architectural designer Simon Johnson is selling the meticulously restored Hamilton House, a historic 1870s Victorian villa in Springston, Canterbury. The property masterfully blends original character, like wood panelling and Parisian chandeliers, with contemporary style and comfort.
Set on a 5059m² lifestyle section, the home offers:
- Five bedrooms and three living areas
- A new tennis court
- Extensively landscaped gardens
The family is moving closer to town, presenting a unique opportunity to own this exceptional country estate.
The interior has original wood panelling in many of the rooms.
The house features original leadlight windows.
The kitchen features a Falcon oven.
An old photograph of Hamilton House which is part of a collection that comes with the property.
All of the five bedrooms are double rooms.
The garden features a wisteria-cloaked pergola.
The property has a completely re-decorated interior.
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