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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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Discover Penscroft, a historic Ashburton homestead with a remarkable past. Originally built in the 1880s, the house was famously moved up the Hakatere River in 1919 to its current elevated site.
Following an extensive four-year renovation, this five-bedroom home has been beautifully restored. It sits on five hectares with established gardens, mature trees, and paddocks. Now fully modernised while retaining its unique character, Penscroft offers a peaceful lifestyle ready for its next family to enjoy.
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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