Menzies House, Sumner Beach in Christchurch

Menzies House is a distinctive family home: graceful, charming, and full of character.
Situated in a perfect location one house back from the Esplanade and Sumner Beach.
Entirely private, with mature trees and a large back garden bathed in sunshine. Perfect for
barbeques!
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. Price includes local calls, broadband
internet connection, SKY TV, power, and linen.
Situated in the dress-circle of Sumner. Sea views from upstairs bedrooms. All services
available in village, including restaurants/bars/cafes, groceries, theatre, pharmacy/
medical. Menzies House was originally built in 1937 for Jack Menzies, who was the town
clerk of Sumner.

All beds feature down underlays and duvets. King beds may be split into 2 king-singles.

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.
"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!

December 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009 $2,000.00
April 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008 $1,800.00

*PRICES ARE IN NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS*