Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 27 Nov 2025
On one of the most picturesque approaches to Christchurch, the original Gate House at 136 Old Tai Tapu Road is now available for sale. Rarely does a property of such heritage, provenance, and potential come to market.
Originally constructed as part of the grand Lansdowne Estate, which we have recently had the privilege of selling the Gate House is forever linked with one of Canterburys most significant country houses. With its storybook gingerbread profile, steep gables, and heritage detailing, it has long captured the imagination of those passing by.
Most recently, the Gate House has been home to the renowned Bicycle Thief restaurant, celebrated as a destination for dining and events. The site is already well established for hospitality, with covered patios, sealed off-street parking, mature grounds, and multiple outbuildings. For those seeking a commercial venture, it is ready and consented to be re-established as a thriving restaurant, function venue, or boutique enterprise.
Equally, for the buyer with vision, the property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reimagine this landmark as a distinguished private residence. Its history, architectural charm, and established setting make it an exceptional canvas for transformation into a truly unique home of significance.
In a location where opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce, the Gate House represents a rare blend of history and future potential whether for hospitality, commercial use, or residential prestige.
This is not simply a property. It is history, architecture, and opportunity all in one.
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