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134 Cullen Avenue,
Swannanoa, Waimakariri District
NZD 1,375,000
Property details
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Agents
Ray White Rangiora: Morris & Co Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Level 1/188 High Street, Rangiora Waimakariri District 7440
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A Home Crafted With Heart & Soul
Designed by renowned architect Richard Ormsby and masterfully built by Grant Shadbolt, "Caballo" is not simply a home - it is a deeply personal work of art, thoughtfully created with craftsmanship, history and heart woven into every detail.
Positioned on beautifully established grounds once part of a walnut orchard, this remarkable residence offers a lifestyle that feels both refined and deeply grounding. From the moment you arrive, the home's striking street presence and bold architectural lines create an immediate sense of character and permanence.
Offering three bedrooms plus a versatile studio room or fourth bedroom, the home has been thoughtfully designed to adapt effortlessly to family living, creative pursuits, guest accommodation or working from home.
Inside, vaulted ceilings and an expansive living is balanced by warmth, texture and extraordinary craftsmanship. The bespoke kitchen is a true centrepiece, featuring stunning custom cabinetry, quality finishes and beautifully curated design elements that bring colour and personality into the home.
Throughout the property, stories reveal themselves in the details. The handcrafted oak features were salvaged from Christchurch heritage buildings, while the magnificent fireplace surround dates back to 1874. Above, the hand-painted beams - completed entirely freehand by the owner over 34 painstaking days - transform the ceilings into something truly unforgettable.
Every space has been designed not only for beauty, but for living. Generous open-plan living areas flow effortlessly outdoors to sheltered entertaining spaces and expansive lawns, creating the perfect setting for family gatherings, peaceful mornings or evenings shared with friends.
Comfort has been carefully considered throughout, with the home heated by a combination of underfloor Polar heating, a gas fire and a ducted heat pump system, while 10 solar panels help support energy efficiency. Outside, established grounds are supported by irrigation systems, with electric gates adding both convenience and security to the property.
Adding to the home's unique charm are thoughtful bespoke features, including the custom-built bunk room, reinforced hammock retreat, curated artwork and handcrafted touches collected and created over decades of travel and life experience.
"Caballo" is a home that cannot be replicated. Rich in story, craftsmanship and authenticity, it offers buyers the rare opportunity to own a property that feels genuinely meaningful from the moment you walk through the door.
Properties of this calibre and individuality are seldom offered to the market.
To download the property information, please copy the link below into your web browser: http://rwrangiora.co.nz/RAN32361/#documents
Positioned on beautifully established grounds once part of a walnut orchard, this remarkable residence offers a lifestyle that feels both refined and deeply grounding. From the moment you arrive, the home's striking street presence and bold architectural lines create an immediate sense of character and permanence.
Offering three bedrooms plus a versatile studio room or fourth bedroom, the home has been thoughtfully designed to adapt effortlessly to family living, creative pursuits, guest accommodation or working from home.
Inside, vaulted ceilings and an expansive living is balanced by warmth, texture and extraordinary craftsmanship. The bespoke kitchen is a true centrepiece, featuring stunning custom cabinetry, quality finishes and beautifully curated design elements that bring colour and personality into the home.
Throughout the property, stories reveal themselves in the details. The handcrafted oak features were salvaged from Christchurch heritage buildings, while the magnificent fireplace surround dates back to 1874. Above, the hand-painted beams - completed entirely freehand by the owner over 34 painstaking days - transform the ceilings into something truly unforgettable.
Every space has been designed not only for beauty, but for living. Generous open-plan living areas flow effortlessly outdoors to sheltered entertaining spaces and expansive lawns, creating the perfect setting for family gatherings, peaceful mornings or evenings shared with friends.
Comfort has been carefully considered throughout, with the home heated by a combination of underfloor Polar heating, a gas fire and a ducted heat pump system, while 10 solar panels help support energy efficiency. Outside, established grounds are supported by irrigation systems, with electric gates adding both convenience and security to the property.
Adding to the home's unique charm are thoughtful bespoke features, including the custom-built bunk room, reinforced hammock retreat, curated artwork and handcrafted touches collected and created over decades of travel and life experience.
"Caballo" is a home that cannot be replicated. Rich in story, craftsmanship and authenticity, it offers buyers the rare opportunity to own a property that feels genuinely meaningful from the moment you walk through the door.
Properties of this calibre and individuality are seldom offered to the market.
To download the property information, please copy the link below into your web browser: http://rwrangiora.co.nz/RAN32361/#documents
Explore the area
School catchments
- Te Koromiko Swannanoa School Full primary Years 1-8 State 2.4km
- Ōhoka School Full primary Years 1-8 State 5.4km
- Fernside School Full primary Years 1-8 State 6.8km
- Te Matauru Primary Full primary Years 1-8 State 8.1km
- Southbrook School Full primary Years 1-8 State 8.4km
- Rangiora New Life School Composite Years 1-15 State integrated 8.4km
- Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao Full primary Years 1-8 State 8.8km
- Rangiora Borough School Full primary Years 1-8 State 9.2km
- St Joseph's School (Rangiora) Full primary Years 1-8 State integrated 9.3km
- Tūtira Ashgrove School Full primary Years 1-8 State 9.4km
- Kaiapoi High School Secondary Years 9-15 State 10.0km
- Rangiora High School Secondary Years 9-15 State 10.3km
- Kaiapoi Borough School Full primary Years 1-8 State 10.3km
- St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) Full primary Years 1-8 State integrated 10.6km
- Te Kura o Tuahiwi Full primary Years 1-8 State 10.6km
- Kaiapoi North School Full primary Years 1-8 State 11.3km
- Harewood School Primary Years 1-6 State 12.2km
- Emmanuel Christian School Composite Years 1-10 State integrated 12.8km
- Christchurch North College Secondary Years 7-15 Charter 13.5km
- Marian College Secondary Years 9-15 State integrated 14.4km
- St Bede's College Secondary Years 9-15 State integrated 14.4km
- Papanui High School Secondary Years 9-15 State 14.7km
- Burnside High School Secondary Years 9-15 State 15.5km
- Christchurch Adventist School Composite Years 1-15 State integrated 15.7km
- St Andrew's College (Christchurch) Composite Years 1-15 Private 16.6km
- Mairehau High School Secondary Years 9-15 State 16.8km
- Villa Maria College Secondary Years 7-15 State integrated 17.6km
- Rangi Ruru Girls' School Secondary Years 7-15 Private 17.9km
- Christchurch Boys' High School Secondary Years 9-15 State 17.9km
Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check enrolment zones and eligibility with the school. School data © Ministry of Education, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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