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720 Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, Selwyn

Enquiries over $2,795,000 plus GST (if any)

15

12

540m²

11.51ha

Priced for Immediate Interest!!

For further information please visit the following PropertyFiles link: www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/67031726

For Sale by enquiries over $2,795,000 plus GST (if any)

With the current owners having treasured 23 years of memories at Gunyah Country Estate and new dreams on the horizon, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished residence in the heart of Canterbury. Just minutes from Methven and an hour’s drive from Christchurch, the owners are now ready to hand over this extraordinary property to its next residents. Colliers are proud to invite serious buyers to submit an offer for the Deadline Sale.

Set on 11.51ha, this historic estate combines privacy, space, stunning Southern Alps vistas, and timeless style, with the potential for additional income from homestead stays and the three self-contained cottages.

Built in 1912 for the son of former Prime Minister Sir John Hall, the homestead exudes timeless elegance. Features include rich timber detailing, Rimu floors, Australian Cedar paneling, a Jarrah hallway, leadlight windows, and a striking Kauri staircase with Juliet balcony. Expansive living areas, a family-friendly kitchen, and elegant drawing and dining rooms make the home perfect for entertaining or relaxed living.

The grounds combine practicality with charm, offering hobby farming facilities alongside beautifully maintained gardens, orchard, pond, and sweeping lawns.

Property Highlights:

• Land & Lifestyle: Seven paddocks, stables, woolshed, orchard, glasshouse, native reserve, gardens, pond, and sweeping lawns — perfect for hobby farming, equestrian pursuits, or enjoying rural life.

• The Homestead: 540sqm residence with eight double bedrooms, multiple ensuites, expansive living areas, central heating, open fires, double glazing, fully equipped kitchen, wine cellar, and staff quarters.

• Self-Contained Cottages: The Granary, The Stablehand Quarters, and Mulberry Cottage — each with independent kitchens and bathrooms, log burners, ideal for guests, extended stays, or rental income.

• Location & Views: Stunning Southern Alps vistas, minutes from Methven, Darfield, Christchurch, and Mt Hutt ski fields.

Call Mick or Sally to arrange your exclusive private viewing by appointment.

Additional details

Type

Lifestyle Property

Property ID

67031726

Listed on

06/11/2024

Updated

15/03/2026

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Floor Area

630m²

Property Type

Lifestyle Property

Land Area

11.51ha

Title

Freehold

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Windwhistle, Selwyn

Windwhistle is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Selwyn, one of 31 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Windwhistle is the 17th largest suburb of Selwyn in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Windwhistle provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1910 - 1919. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 2000 - 2009. Residential housing stock in Windwhistle is made up of approximately 79% residential housing , 1% residential investment housing and 20% lifestyle properties.

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