McLean's Mansion, Heritage New Zealand Category 1 historic place in Christchurch Central City, New Zealand.
McLean's Mansion is a three-story wooden residence containing 53 rooms, including 19 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms with ornamental interior details throughout. The building displays Jacobean-inspired architectural features combined with Victorian design elements.
The mansion was built between April 1899 and September 1900 for Scottish philanthropist Allan McLean. It was the largest wooden structure in New Zealand upon its completion.
The mansion blends Jacobean architectural elements with Victorian details inspired by Mentmore Towers in England. Its interior showcases craftsmanship that reflects architect Robert England's vision throughout the rooms.
The building sits between Manchester and Colombo Streets in central Christchurch. It is currently undergoing restoration and conversion into an art gallery for public access.
The building survived demolition attempts following the 2011 earthquake through court intervention and was later purchased by a trust for public use. This preservation effort transformed it into a venue for art exhibitions and community events.
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