Richard Peebles has poured millions into restoring the St Barnabas Ln heritage building.
If the sale ends up higher than $10m, it would far surpass other luxury homes sold this year.
The average house price in Christchurch is $752,357, significantly below the national average of $881,508.
The following list only includes homes publicly listed as sold on realestate.co.nz and Trade Me, which excludes private sales.
Real estate agent Adam Heazlewood could not reveal the exact price of this sleek, upmarket home but suspects it is the highest sale in Christchurch this year.
He said the sale August 11 sale was “considerably above” the capital value of $5.54m.
“It is simply one of Christchurch’s best homes. It warranted the result.”
Built in 2019 and designed by +MAP Architects, the home is open plan with marble used extensively in the interior.
It has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and is furnished with high-end appliances.
$5.95m
A large modern home with a picturesque view over the Clearwater resort and golf club.
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home, which was sold on March 16, was designed by architect Chris Wilson of Wilson and Hill with floor-to-ceiling windows a key feature of the design.
There is a large garage with storage space for up to 10 vehicles. This is in addition to conventional five-car garaging
The previous owners decided they needed to downsize and have moved to a nearby property.
$5.5m
This large but minimalist home sits on a 502sq m section.
Located near St Andrew’s College, it has five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
The home received the lifestyle award in the 2017 Registered Master Builders' House of the Year Awards.
Built in 2016, it features a self-cleaning pool and detached office above the garage.
18 Mayfly Ln, Northwood
$5.1m
Also located near the Clearwater resort and golf club, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 2013. It was sold on March 31.
Mayfly Ln and Harts Creek Ln have become exclusive and high-end streets over the past 25 years.
Some have labelled Mayfly Ln the city’s most expensive street, with about 25 mansions.
$5m
This pavilion-style residence is located a few minutes’ walk from North Hagley Park on the edge of the city centre.
The spacious three-bedroom, four-bathroom home sold on April 23.
Built in 2013, it has an open-plan design with large windows, an outdoor fireplace, and advanced air-conditioning systems.
3 Watford St, Strowan
$4.35m
The oldest of the highest-priced homes, it was built in 1910 and has been extensively renovated.
Sold on April 10, it has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and strikes a fine balance between heritage and luxury.
An outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and louvered roof and pool make up the outdoor entertaining space.
$4.85m
Also designed by Chris Wilson, this elevated seaside property is located in Christchurch’s most expensive suburb where the median house price is $1.8m.
It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms with an open-plan, modern style – impressive for when it was built in 2000.
Sold on March 24, the home has sold twice before, both times for $3.7m in 2017 and 2004.
It includes a lift into the home from the triple garage.
$4.3m
The seven-bedroom, four bathroom luxury home was built in 2014 and designed by architect Darren O’Neill.
It has a $5m capital value and was sold on October 14.
The home features three expansive living areas.
The former site of Elizabeth House, built in 1914 and later used for functions and as a wedding venue. The original building was damaged by the earthquakes and demolished in August 2011.
$4.3m
Built in 2007, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home with an inground wine cellar sits on a quiet back section next to Jeffreys Park. It was sold on June 3.
7 Ngahere St, Fendalton
$4m
This contemporary residence, built in 2015, sits in an exclusive cul-de-sac beside Riccarton Bush.
Sold on October 10, it has four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
