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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33778, 26 February 1975, Page 27

Auctions FOR PRIVATE SALL EARLY CANTERBURY ORIGINAL | HOME OF THE PIONEERS “THE PRIORY” 4 ACRES 3 ROODS 24 PERCHES CUST 30 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH 12 MILES FROM R.4NGIORA THIS “Olden and Renowned" j home of the first Anglican Minister in the Cust district is steeped in history and tradition and is “an absolute haven" set amongst Old English and native trees, mature garden, ponds. sunken fernery, etc,, in an area of nearly 5 acres. DWELLING: True early I colonial 2-storey design. Timber frame and sheathed with weatherboards, which have of recent years been • stuccoed. The home has ' been faithfully maintained, ithe condition being of real credit to the present owners. Downstairs there is a large lounge with large open fire, dining room also with an open fire, study (den) which • could be an extra bedroom. I large rumpus room (closed veranda 32ft x 12ft>. Kitchen, which although It has been modernised and has a “Frigidaire" Automatic Electric Range. Stainless! Steel sink and Formica • bench, 40 gallon electric cylinder, and fireplace still retains the true character of this historic home. The bathroom has a built-in bath and i basin and a separate shower I cabinet. There is a laundry, I ' etc. ■ UPSTAIRS: 3 Double Bed-j I rooms with dormer ceilings, i 1 Single Bedroom with i dormer ceiling. Open I Veranda 32ft x 12ft. The floor coverings and; drapes which are in fair con-1 dition will be included in the i sale price. GARDEN: A large parkland' setting of trees, ponds, etc., surrounds the home and contains many rare and irre-! placeable trees which could not be grown in one’s life- [ time. SHEDS: There are numerous sheds on the property Including an excellent workshop, garaging for 4 or 5 cars. Fowlhouses (with | power and water laid oh) [which could easily be con- • verted to loose boxes, etc. SELLING AGENTS NOTE: On reading the history of this fabulous Old Canterbury Home, we found that the home was first referred to as the “Parsonage.” the original portion was built In 1865 Being situated on the outskirts of the ouiet country town Cust. this property offers a “once in a lifetime chance” of buying a home • which offers complete “Rural! Seclusion” in these charming | [ surroundings. i The property is only being | I 1 offered on account of Vendor’s ill-health. Inspection by appointment , only, with the sole selling [ agents:— Real Estate Dept, N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN, CHRISTCHURCH, PHONE 71-699, OR RANGIORA. PHONE 81S9 7483 Properties tor Sale SHERRIS and WILSON, j LIMITED FENDALTON (Above the Post Office, i Fendalton Mall) PROMOTION of Real Estate j in the NORTH WEST AREA Is our BUSINESS AND PLEASURE. We guarantee ACTIVE, RE- 1 SPONSIBLE marketing of all 1 property, SELLING IS OUR * SPECIALTY. Call in and discuss your < real estate with us, or:— ; PHONE 517-067. I After Hours: [ I Topp 558-299. Dunbar 526-642 I M.R.E.LN.Z. ! WS I SOLE AGENCY AN ATTRACTIVE established) stud farm of 20 acres, 5 mjlesj" from Washdyke, subdivided Into 5 paddocks. Brand new; loose boxes and sheltered; yards with various sheds. An! older type of cottage, containing 2 bedrooms, 2 sun-, rooms and living rooms. The, iand is border-dyked for! Hood irrigation and the new Opihi piped water supply is: being installed A desirable property for anyone wanting an established stud farm. Priced at $40,000. For further information contact: — WRIGHTSO.N NMA, LTD, I , P.O. Box 520, Timaru. 1 Ph. 86-179, a.b. John Washington 7838. <t 51954: