A South Island lifestyle property with stunning gardens and coastal views offers buyers home and income potential.
Located at 257 Cathedral Road, the property, known as Cathedral Cliffs, is set on a 2.87ha landholding and has 370sq m of floor area in Gore Bay near Cheviot on the east coast of the South Island.
The expansive residence is designed for modern living and effortless entertaining with the opportunity to utilise a private guest wing for a home business operation, short-term accommodation, or to house extended family members.
The dwelling includes five generous bedrooms, three with en suites, and a family bathroom.
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The celebrated gardens, showcased in the 2025 Celebrate Cheviot Garden Tour, feature ponds, winding paths, vibrant plantings, and a productive orchard of plums, apples, lemons, oranges, and mandarins, all perfectly framing the sweeping sea and mountain views that stretch from Gore Bay and Port Robinson to the Kaikōura Ranges.
Practicality and comfort are well considered, with a double internal access garage plus a single garage with workshop, and central heating with 12 radiators, complemented by the log burner alcove for year-round warmth.
Just 90km north of Christchurch and less than 15 minutes from Cheviot, the home balances seclusion with convenience. Kaikōura, known for its coastal walks and whale watching attractions, can be reached in just over an hour.
Colliers Rural Sales Advisors Mick Sidey and Sally Hargreaves have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale via deadline sale closing at 1pm on Wednesday 19 November, unless sold prior.
Sidey, Rural and Lifestyle Sales Advisor at Colliers Christchurch, says the spacious property will appeal to a broad base of buyers.
"Families seeking space and comfort will be able to spread out in the generous surroundings with the coastal environment on the doorstep. Meanwhile, horticulture enthusiasts will appreciate the way every corner of the garden is designed to frame the panoramic sea and mountain views, enhancing the sense of peace, privacy, and connection to nature," Sidey says.
"Those seeking a tranquil lifestyle have the chance to acquire a home that offers privacy, while business-minded buyers will recognise the potential on offer to utilise the property for short-term accommodation opportunities or other income-generating plans."
Gore Bay provides an unspoiled coastal escape, while the nearby Hurunui River mouth is renowned for its salmon and trout fishing.
Hargreaves, Lifestyle Sales Advisor at Colliers Christchurch, says Cheviot offers amenities that will cater to the everyday needs of the future occupants.
"Cheviot, a popular spot for people travelling between Christchurch and Kaikōura, has a supermarket, cafes, medical centre, schools, and a golf course, as well as walking tracks and cycling trails," Hargreaves says.
"With unmatched views and access to lifestyle activities, this property gives buyers the chance to secure a home of scale amid stunning scenery."
- Supplied by Colliers
