Claremont New Zealand A Unique Trophy Property

HISTORY & CLAREMONT NATURE RESERVE
CLAREMONT HOMESTEAD is one of the finest heritage homes in NZ. It is unique having been constructed from hand cut limestone blocks quarried on the property. It has been totally renovated and offers all modern facilities. lies on the fringe of Christchurch at the heart of the renowned Waipara wine growing region of North Canterbury. Amberley township is close and the International Airport is just 40 minute’s drive.

The land title is 4.49ha/12.242ac with the 6-bedroom Claremont historic homestead and a separate 3-bedroom self-contained cottage on the same title. (Lot 1 on the Landholding plan). Claremont homestead & cottage will appeal to buyers seeking gracious home and country living within an hour’s commute to central Christchurch.

Whilst the property has reverted to being a private home it has previously been successfully operated as an award winning Luxury Lodge and a member of the prestigious Luxury Lodges of NZ. The hospitality business could be regenerated or Claremont could be operated as a Wedding Venue. Claremont has limestone rich Burgundian type soils suited to the production of Pinot Noir grapes and lies within the boundaries of the renowned Waipara wine growing region. A pilot vineyard has been established. There is also land suited to the commercial production of Truffles with a productive Truffière on site. Additional plantings for grapes or truffle production is an option.

THE LUXURIOUS CLAREMONT HOMESTEAD
is one of Canterbury’s notable historic homes and is set in large, well-manicured and extensive mature grounds with numerous trees and plantings.
The house is constructed in classic Georgian-style architecture with an area that is approximately 587sqm. It was uniquely built in 1886 from hand cut limestone blocks quarried on the property, extensively restored with sympathetic additions completed in 2000/2001. Further refurbishment was completed in 2020 at a cost in excess of $2.2m. This included
construction of earthquake proof lightweight chimneys with stone veneers and other improvements. There is a separate detached four-car garage of approximately 100sqm located nearby which is fully lined and insulated with a separate security system.

FEATURES OF THE HOMESTEAD include three gracious living rooms,
three open fireplaces, study/library, large farmhouse style designer kitchen and conservatory dining room, pantry/fridge freezer room, separate laundry, mud room, wine storage room and machinery room, two cloakrooms and shaded verandahs.

There are six spacious bedrooms (including the annex) five with luxuriously appointed ensuites plus one separate luxurious bathroom. There are four bedrooms on the upper floor and two bedrooms on the ground floor. The two-bedroom interconnecting annex (added in 2000) has a separate entrance and could be used as a self-contained home office or could provide two suites for visitor accommodation. Large designer kitchen with walk-in larder equipped with 5-burner gas hob, custom fume extractor, two electric ovens, microwave, two fridge/freezers, Fisher & Paykel 2-drawer dishwasher and Starline commercial sterilizer, and rubbish compactor. There is extensive landscaping including dry stone retaining walls
(approximately 162 linear metres) and extensive, cobbled courtyards and pathways (approximately 340sqm).

HEATING is provided with three open fireplaces with Jet Master fires. One is wood burning and two have LPG gas fires. There is diesel fired central heating throughout. A diesel fired boiler is linked to two 7kW heat pumps. The boiler quickly brings the system up to temperature and then switches automatically to the more economical heat pumps to maintain the temperature. The boiler is sized to also heat a 20m x 4m lap swimming pool (not constructed). In addition there are three reverse cycle heat pumps providing air conditioning and localised heating.

DESIGNER LIGHTING with mood lighting features throughout. WATER to the homestead is supplied from a 25,000L storage tank from one unit county water plus there is a separate water connection to the private farm water supply. There is a water filtration and water softening unit in the boiler room. The hot water cylinder is 450 litres with three alternative heating sources. From the diesel boiler, a 7kW hot water heat pump or a 2kW immersion
heater. The hot water cylinder also has connections for solar heating. THE LAUNDRY is equipped with two 9kg LG washing machines (2018 with 10yr warranty) and two Maytag Neptune semi-commercial dryers.

- A MULTI-ROOM AUDIO SYSTEM with stereo speakers is installed in all principal rooms and bedrooms plus the external courtyard.
- THERE IS A SKY DISH, and all principal rooms and bedrooms have TV outlets.
- PABХ PHONE SYSTEM. All principal rooms and bedrooms wired for telephone.
- FIRE ALARMS & AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS. There are three fire alarms plus a fire sprinkler
system with automatic sprinklers throughout the building.
- SECURITY ALARM with three keypads (can be operated remotely from a cell phone).
- SECURITY CAMERAS. Seven security cameras (can be operated and viewed remotely from a
cell phone).
- HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS (Amuri. Net).
- GARDEN IRRIGATION. 25,000L separate garden water storage tank and 24 station
automatic garden irrigation system.
- GARDEN LIGHTING. Exterior garden sodium lighting on timer and sensor security flood lights.
- FEATURE FOUNTAIN. Unique 65-million-year-old boulder feature fountain.
- ASTROTURF TENNIS COURT (2011).
- GAZEBO with views overlooking the Waipara River.
- GARDEN EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHED (44.45sqm).
- RECYCLING SHED (10.41sqm).
- DOG KENNEL AND RUN (7.66sqm).
- CLEARWATER SEPTIC TANK.
- RABBIT FENCED VEGETABLE GARDEN 40sqm.
- BIRD PROOFED SOFT FRUIT CAGE 40sqm.
- ORCHARD with apples, pears, plums, quinces, figs, apricots and walnuts.

SPECIAL NOTE
THIS IS A CHARACTER HOME that has been totally re-wired, re-plumbed and fully refurbished
to a very high standard. It has a new heavy duty coloursteel roof and is in impeccable order.
It has been finished with considerable attention to detail throughout. It represents an absolutely luxurious home in every respect.

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