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148 Glandovey Road, Strowan, Christchurch City

Deadline Sale: 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 15 July 2026 (unless sold prior)

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An Athfield Original, Engineered to Outlast

Combining architectural ambition, commercial-grade engineering and monumental scale, this Ian Athfield-designed home occupies a category of its own within the residential market.

Built in two stages with Code of Compliance issued in 2025, this 735sqm home by the late Ian Athfield reflects the vision of one of New Zealand's most influential architectural minds, with a calibre of execution that would be extraordinarily difficult and exceptionally costly to replicate.

Engineering is one of the home's defining achievements, and very few, if any, residences can genuinely claim this level of structural capability. More commonly associated with commercial projects, the inclusion of screw-pile foundations, steel portal construction and base isolation technology delivers a remarkable resilience and long-term confidence rarely encountered in private homes.

The visionary layout distinguishes itself with exceptional capabilities, featuring elite entertaining areas and dedicated spaces for both multi-generational living and professional pursuits.

At its centre, a substantial open-plan living domain brings people together around a designer kitchen with a supporting scullery, while below, a subterranean bar and wine cellar introduce a level of occasion that shifts entertaining into altogether different territory. A formal lounge and media room provide additional flexibility for the family, while a 12-seat cinema and candy bar crown the top floor, delivering an authentic theatre experience that highlights the home's remarkable depth of living.

Equally extensive, the accommodation includes six bedrooms, four fully tiled bathrooms and two powder rooms. One of these is a self-contained ground-floor suite with its own entrance, kitchenette, bathroom and laundry, providing genuine independence for extended family, guests and live-in support. A substantial office, also with external access, allows any home-based business to operate with a heightened degree of privacy and professionalism, suited to client meetings and day-to-day operations.

Interiors by Jane Elliott of Trenzseater reflect the same commitment to excellence, where an extensive use of American white oak and vast stretches of herringbone flooring are complemented by bespoke joinery and high-stud ceilings, resulting in spaces defined by cohesion, calibre and craftsmanship.

Four-car garaging, multiple outdoor entertaining environments and 1,084sqm of landscaped grounds, with provision for a future pool already factored into the design, reinforce the same long-term thinking evident throughout the wider residence, while fully zoned heating and cooling, under-tile heating and a twelve-zone integrated audio system ensure comfort and performance remain uncompromised throughout.

With Merivale Village, Hagley Park, the CBD and some of Christchurch's most sought-after schooling all within easy reach, the location proves a fitting setting for a home defined by architectural significance, engineering integrity and a standard of execution that makes it a true one-of-a-kind offering at the very top end of the market.

Please get in touch with Karena or Nicky for further information.

Deadline Sale: 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 15 July 2026 (unless sold prior)

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Property ID

CHR10378

Listed on

18/06/2026

Updated

2 hours ago

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 1 days (last updated on 18 June) and was last sold in 2009 for $739,000. Its latest rating valuation by Christchurch City council is $6,480,000 as of 2025. This property has appeared in 1377 searches in the last 30 days. There are 2 6-bedroom properties for sale nearby. There are 9 properties for sale in Strowan.

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1,084m²

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Strowan, Christchurch City

Strowan is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Christchurch, one of 116 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Strowan is the 40th largest suburb of Christchurch in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Strowan provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1890 - 1899. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1920 - 1929. Residential housing stock in Strowan is made up of approximately 99% residential housing and 1% residential investment housing properties.

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