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56 Governors Bay Road, Cass Bay, Banks Peninsula

Asking Price $2,650,000

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2,250m²

Coastal Luxury. Resort Living. Absolute Sun.

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Perched in the heart of scenic Cass Bay, this architecturally designed masterpiece at 56 Governors Bay Road is far more than just a residence; it is a lifestyle curated for those who value both scale and soul. Our owners spent over a decade securing this specific site because they knew it to be the warmest, sunniest, and most protected spot in the area. Built with a meticulous focus on solar gain, the home sits 5° west of North, ensuring the massive 460-square-metre floor plan remains bathed in natural light and thermal warmth throughout the year. The construction provides a beautiful environment that has proven its resilience while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic.

The design brief was to create a four bedroom family home that feels like a permanent holiday resort, where luxury meets "wetsuit-friendly" practicality. Every room is positioned to maximise panoramic harbour views that stretch across the water to the rugged hills of the Banks Peninsula. The heart of the home features incredible indoor-outdoor flow, where sitting room walls push back to reveal expansive decking framed by native beech trees. Whether you are hosting friends or finding a quiet moment in the "reading room" sanctuary, the home offers a variety of "chill-out" spaces, both indoors and out, designed for both entertaining and intimate tranquility.

The master suite is conveniently located on the main living floor, serving as a private retreat with direct access to both the expansive main deck and a separate private courtyard. This unique layout allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds: the vast, ever-changing water views from one side and the peaceful stability of the mountains from the other. Upstairs, the remaining three bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests with another ensuite, and a full family bathroom servicing the top floor.

For those with a passion for adventure, the property offers rare infrastructure, including a substantial six-car garage with caravan-height access, specifically designed to house boats, cars, and motorcycles. The lifestyle here is dictated by the elements; you can be from your garage to the water in just 90 seconds for a morning of water-skiing, kayaking, or paddle boarding. Despite this feeling of coastal seclusion, you remain just 20 minutes (approx.) from the Christchurch CBD and only moments away from the vibrant cafes and Saturday markets of Lyttelton. This is a rare opportunity to secure a tightly held piece of paradise where the local community is as warm as the northern sun.

Auction: To be held from 11am, 26th March 2026 at Ray White City Office, 76 Hereford Street, City Centre, Christchurch (unless sold prior)

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Type

House

Property ID

OPA32417

Listed on

03/03/2026

Updated

6 days ago

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 43 days (last updated on 3 March) and was last sold in 2001 for $125,000. OneRoof now estimates this property to be $2,695,000 and its latest rating valuation by Banks Peninsula council is $2,640,000 as of 2025. This property has appeared in 1988 searches in the last 30 days. There are 2 properties for sale in Cass Bay.

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42 days

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Floor Area

411m²

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2,250m²

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Cass Bay, Banks Peninsula

Cass Bay is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Christchurch, one of 116 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Cass Bay is the 86th largest suburb of Christchurch in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Cass Bay provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1940 - 1949. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1970 - 1979. Residential housing stock in Cass Bay is made up of approximately 99% residential housing and 1% lifestyle properties.

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