McLean's Mansion, Heritage New Zealand Category 1 historic place in Christchurch Central City, New Zealand.
The mansion spans 23,000 square feet across three stories, containing 53 rooms, including 19 bedrooms and nine bathrooms with ornamental Jacobean interior features.
Built between April 1899 and September 1900 for Scottish philanthropist Allan McLean, this residence represented the largest wooden structure in New Zealand at its time.
The mansion combines Jacobean architectural styles with Victorian elements, drawing inspiration from Mentmore Towers in England through Robert England's design.
Located between Manchester and Colombo Streets, the mansion undergoes restoration work to become an art gallery, with completion expected by 2024.
The structure survived demolition attempts after the 2011 earthquake through court intervention, leading to its purchase by a trust for public use.
Location: Christchurch Central City
Location: Christchurch City
Inception: September 1900
Architects: Robert England
GPS coordinates: -43.52233,172.63867
Latest update: March 14, 2025 18:47
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