All too rare and becoming rarer by the day, the classic properties of Christchurch combined gracious yet family-friendly homes with space and leafy privacy. Occupying 2,023 sqm of prime Fendalton real estate in two titles, 70 Glandovey Road offers all the grace of a traditional home designed by renowned architects Heathcote Helmore and Henry Cotterill, lovingly modernised for contemporary living.
Built in 1931, the home has an imposing presence with its grand symmetry and shuttered windows, typical of Helmore & Cotterill's favoured Georgian Revival style. Inside, generously proportioned rooms have been gently enhanced by the current vendors. The parquet-floored entrance has been opened up to the drawing room, a magnificent, north-facing living area with gas fire and garden views. To the west, the conservatory offers an additional sitting space, equipped with refreshment fridge and racquet storage for games on the tennis court. On the other side of the hall, the den is a cosy alternative lounge. The chandelier in this room was rescued from the Clarendon Hotel - it's said to have hung above The Beatles when they played Christchurch in 1964.
In 1996, the back of the house was extended to create an open-plan living area, with dining and sitting spaces, and a large kitchen at its heart. A light-filled office and separate laundry (with shower), and a newly rebuilt double garage, further add to the usability of the space. Designed by Trengrove & Blunt, the extension complements the original home with its use of timber and crafted finishes, warmed by a logburner and flowing to private outdoor living around the heated swimming pool.
Upstairs, four bedrooms, including a spacious master wi