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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.

Jacqui Loates-Haver
Last updated: 17 November 2025 | 3 min read
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Architectural designer Simon Johnson is selling the historic Hamilton House in Springston, Canterbury. The 1870s Victorian villa has been luxuriously restored, blending original character like wood panelling with contemporary style and comfort.

Set on a 5059m² lifestyle block, key features include:

- Five bedrooms and three bathrooms

- A new tennis court

- Landscaped gardens and a three-car garage

The owners are moving to reduce their commute, offering a unique opportunity to own this country show-stopper.

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.

Tennis anyone?

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