This distinctive family holiday home is perfect for wedding groups, sport teams, company transfers and relocations, and extended-family holidays.
Graceful, charming, and full of character, Menzies House is situated in a perfect location one house back from the Esplanade and Sumner beach. Very private, with mature trees and a large back garden bathed in sunshine, safe for children and great for BBQ's!
Downstairs has a spacious master bedroom with king bed, plus study w king single and bathroom. Upstairs, there are a further three bedrooms; king with sitting room, queen, king-single, and bathroom.
Lovely living areas downstairs, comprising large separate lounge, family dining and adjoining sunny conservatory. Fully-equipped kitchen and separate laundry. Garage and off-street parking.
Tariff includes local calls, broadband internet connection, SKY TV, power, and linen.
Situated in the dress-circle of Sumner. Sea views from upstairs bedrooms.
This home was originally built in 1937 for Jack Menzies, who was the town clerk of Sumner.
"The Gateway to the South Island" - Christchurch and Canterbury are famous for natural
beauty and a wealth of things to do. Christchurch has a lively entertainment scene, strong
cultural heritage, gorgeous parks and gardens, lots of sports facilities and good shopping.
Among the 'must sees' are the weekend Arts Centre market, Christchurch Cathedral,
Botanic Gardens and International Antarctic Centre.
The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu exhibit's New Zealand and international
art and Canterbury Museum has fine cultural and natural collections as well as creative and
imaginative displays. Orana Park is New Zealand's largest wildlife reserve and Willowbank
Wildlife Reserve has among its displays New Zealand's largest daytime kiwi viewing area.
Air Force World captures the adventure and history of flight in New Zealand and
Christchurch Casino offers 24-hour gaming entertainment. Visitors can be introduced to
Maori culture at Nga Hau E Wha Marae.
There is something different to see and do within one or two hours' drive of Christchurch, in any direction.
To the east lie the open ocean and Banks Peninsula, featuring sheltered bays, sandy beaches, bush clad valleys, rocky coastline and high, wild places. Boating, tramping, a visit to the wineries and the French settlers' harbourside village of Akaroa are key peninsula attractions.
To the west, past fertile plains and braided rivers, are forested foothills and lakes. Beyond them lie the tallest mountains in Australasia, the Southern Alps, strung out parallel to the coastline. Mountain passes with delightful alpine villages break the almost impenetrable divide and deliver the traveller to the west coast. There is a choice of western routes and plenty of ski areas on the way.
A journey north reveals green rolling hills, forests and long, empty beaches, with the whale-watching centre of Kaikoura about 2 hours' drive away, whilst an excursion to the south passes through farmland and crosses two more of Canterbury's pristine rivers, ideal for fishing in, whitewater rafting or kayaking down. Mt Hutt, the premier commercial ski area close to the city, lies to the south west. A day off-piste here gives opportunity for jet boating, fishing, horse riding or a round of golf.
Clearly visitors are spoilt for choice and residents have a superb outdoor lifestyle at their doorsteps.
Information about: SUMNER, CHRISTCHURCH, CANTERBURY
Sumner and the surrounding area is Christchurch's premier beach location. The short drive
from the city takes you along the estuary, which is used by wind-surfers, kite-surfers,
canoeists, and is a popular sailing area with three yacht clubs. Redcliffs has a small village
feel with yachts moored in Monks Bay. The drive then takes you past Shag Rock and the
Sumner bathing beach which is overlooked by the surf life saving club. Cave Rock, which is
a prominent Sumner landmark separates Sumner beach from Scarborough surfing beach
and the promenade. At the Scarborough clock tower is a children's playground and
paddling pool. Sumner village with its many amenities is just one block from the beach.
The valley and Port Hills behind are popular for walking, mountain biking, paragliding, and
horse riding. Lyttelton harbor is just over the back via Evan's Pass.
Amenities:
Beach
Hiking
Restaurants
Boating
Kayaking
Rock climbing
Canoeing
Library
Sailing
Children's paddling pool
Motor boats
Sea kayaking
Coastal walks
Mountain biking
Swimming
Fishing
Movie theatre
Tramping/Hiking
Flightseeing and Gliding
Off road riding
video rentals
Gondola
Paragliding
Walking
Groceries
Parapenting
Wind surfing
Directions
Other information
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Pricing:
Prices are listed per property per week
Season
Euro(€)
US Dollar($)
UK Pound(£)
Canadian Dollar
Australian Dollar
Japan Yen
April 1, 2008-November 30, 2008
€ 950
$ 1,487
£ 755
CAD$ 1,518
AUD$ 1,560
¥ 159,633
December 1, 2008-March 31, 2009
€ 1,050
$ 1,644
£ 835
CAD$ 1,677
AUD$ 1,724
¥ 176,437
Notes: Stays of less than one week attract a surcharge
Rates may vary according to lenth of stay
