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21 Desmond Street, Fendalton, Christchurch City

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1,138m²

Legacy Preserved, Opportunity Assured

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Held within one of the city's most exclusive cul-de-sacs, this Henning-Hansen home holds its ground across a private 1,138sqm landscape, offering architectural significance in a location of lasting prestige.

Bearing the authentic mid-century signature of Holger Henning-Hansen, the residence carries the hallmarks of its time, with expressive timber ceilings, generous glazing and a natural connection between structure and setting.

Across its three living zones, the design favours flow and function, the open-plan kitchen, dining and study giving way to the fireside lounge and a conservatory that draws in sun from east to west.

Three north-facing bedrooms draw in the sun and open directly to the gardens, where mature trees and established greenery bring privacy, presence and seasonal depth to the grounds.

Updates to the kitchen, bathroom and en-suite have been approached with restraint, enhancing modern function while keeping the home's detail in play, while double glazing, a detached double garage and an expanse of level lawn confirm its in-built quality and long-term comfort.

The land itself sits at the meeting point of possibility and preservation, large enough for a two-townhouse future yet equally engaging to those wanting to restore, refine, and leave their own mark on a piece of history.

From Holmwood Road, Merivale Village and Hagley Park to the city's leading schools, every advantage of the location lies within effortless reach.

Set on a street synonymous with excellence, this property balances architectural heritage with modern relevance, offering one of the city's most coveted combinations of design, land, and location.

Please contact Kathryn for more information.

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Type

House

Property ID

L37140500

Listed on

28/10/2025

Updated

21/11/2025

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 40 days (last updated on 28 October) and was last sold in 2004 for $960,000. OneRoof now estimates this property to be $2,780,000 and its latest rating valuation by Christchurch City council is $2,250,000 as of 2022. There are 8 3-bedroom properties for sale nearby. There are 39 properties for sale in Fendalton.

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179m²

Land area

1,138m²

Type of title

Freehold

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Fendalton, Christchurch City

Fendalton is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Christchurch, one of 116 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Fendalton is the 37th largest suburb of Christchurch in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Fendalton provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1990 - 1999. Residential housing stock in Fendalton is made up of approximately 99% residential housing and 1% residential investment housing properties.

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