Daresbury, Arts and Crafts residence in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The house features triple brick construction, half-timbered upper stories, and detailed craftsmanship reflecting the English Domestic Revival architectural style.
Built in 1901 for wine merchant George Humphreys, Daresbury contained 50 rooms and accommodated five live-in staff members by 1910.
The residence earned Category I heritage status in 1985 from Heritage New Zealand due to its exemplary representation of Arts and Crafts architecture.
Following the 2010 Canterbury earthquake, the property underwent extensive strengthening work to preserve its structural integrity for future generations.
The property's original name, Daresbury Rookery, came from rooks nesting in trees planted by Jane Deans until they departed in the 1930s.
Location: Christchurch City
Inception: 1901
Architects: Samuel Hurst Seager
Architectural style: Arts and Crafts movement
GPS coordinates: -43.52170,172.60550
Latest update: April 3, 2025 15:55
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