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The grand homestead hauled up a river — and brought back to life
A historic Ashburton homestead with a remarkable past and beautifully restored character.
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The historic Penscroft homestead in Ashburton boasts a remarkable past, having been hauled up the Hakatere River in 1919 to its current elevated site.
After purchasing the property in 2013, the current owners completed a comprehensive four-year renovation, transforming it into a beautiful and functional family home. The five-bedroom residence sits on five hectares with established gardens and paddocks. Now fully restored, this turnkey lifestyle property offers a peaceful retreat for its next owners.
Penscroft, in Elgin, looks like it has always been here, but it was moved in 1919. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The home is peaceful and charming. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The home is packed with period charm and native timber woodwork. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The home has been completely remodeled and renovated by the current owners. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The current owners filled the home with the treasures they collected on their travels. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
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The home has five bedrooms. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
One of the owners was a great gardener. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
The home sits on five hectares of gardens and paddocks including a pond, and stands of exotic trees. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
There is also a snug, a billiards room, two reception rooms and a dining room. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
A lot of deals would have been done around this billiards table. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR
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