Canterbury's Belle!
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There is a long history of horse breeding from 'Inglewood', this authentic early Canterbury homestead and surrounding land, in this utterly beautiful pocket of countryside near Ohoka, and now so close to the City. Set on 4.623 ha, (around 11 acres), the house dates back to 1867 and 14 stables were added in 1903. Now more a lifestyle than a working stud, nonetheless some famous horses have spent time here including 'Raphis', the full sister of 'Phar Lap', and our very own 'Canterbury Belle'.
Today this glorious property offers a rural way of life we seldom see with grounds, gardens, outbuildings and accommodation all beautifully maintained and presented to such an exemplary standard it is hard to fault. From the sweeping driveway lined with white hydrangeas nodding their welcome, you arrive at the iconic farmhouse overlooking rolling green lawn edged with herbaceous borders, a floodlit tennis court in the distance and a sparkling blue swimming pool. Significant trees including Black Walnut, towering Oaks and Gums, are framed with immaculate post and rail fencing amid a series of outbuildings, new and old, all in keeping with the era. The acreage is currently in 3 paddocks easily converted to 6, and the current owners have developed a beautiful woodland with paths leading to an orchard with quince, apple, pear, plum, crabapple, feijoa and an olive tree.
The 'Inglewood' homestead has evolved over 150 years with extensions and several renovations, but we believe never more luxurious and exquisite than right now! Much of the heart Kauri timber remains with gleaming floorboards and even some original, but now insulated, tongue and groove. An Ingrid Geldof kitchen with a Rayburn Range overlooks the pool. Deluxe soft furnishings, white wooden shutters, beautiful light fittings set in ornate ceiling roses, and sumptuous bathrooms are all in elegant good taste. Little has been spared here. Security cameras and a monitored alarm safeguard your sanctuary.
Accommodation doesn't stop at the main house. There is a beautifully renovated cottage tucked away, totally private, behind trees and hedges, as well as a fully lined studio close to the homestead. In gorgeous farmhouse style, the 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage is sheer delight with a wood burner plus with original features retained and surrounded in vegetable gardens filled with dahlias for picking.
For families looking for a lifestyle choice, this is the pinnacle of semi-rural living. Highly rated Ohoka School in its lovely treed surroundings, is one minute by car and takes children through to Year 8. It is a 20 minute commute to the city thanks to the new motorway extension.
After six productive and rewarding years here, our sellers overseas interests are demanding they spend more time in the UK, and it is with a heavy heart that they relinquish what we think is the 'Belle' of Canterbury!
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