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Bought sight unseen on Mum's advice: Saying goodbye to a beloved beachfront home after 33 years
Bought sight unseen on his mother's recommendation, Richard Wilkie reflects as he says goodbye to his coastal home.
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A beloved 1907 Edwardian villa on Sumner Esplanade is for sale after 33 years. Originally a holiday home for Quill Morris, it was bought sight unseen by the current owners.
Following the Canterbury earthquakes, the home underwent a major restoration and gained a contemporary extension designed by architect Alun Wilkie. The property is now fully re-piled, insulated, and re-clad, blending historic charm with modern living. The owners are now downsizing, presenting a rare opportunity to own a piece of Christchurch history.
The floor area is 291m².
Original features remain.
Beach views.
There are five bedrooms.
Pop of colour in the kitchen
The extension won architectural and Master Builder awards.
The basement cellar.
Plenty of outdoor decking.
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