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5 nov. 2026
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Description
A private residence with signficant history. Originally built and completed as a wedding present in 1887. ( yes, a wedding present). Surrounded by large lawns and gardens it is a unique home with considerable historical significance.
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Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage d'entretien
Aide à la maison
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Centres d’intérêt
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Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
This is probably the South Island's most historic residence . Built over three years from 1884 to 1887, The Governors of NZ where here in the early 1900's . Lots of interesting history is attached to this property. Large garden areas to walk about, very peaceful ,special place.
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Aide
Lawns and some light gardening, sweeping the drive etc, odd tasks in and around the house , housework as may be required from time to time....maybe walk the dog too.
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Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
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Hébergement
Own room in the main house with own bathroom...full use of the kitchen, meals are included...OR ...a you can have a 2 bedroom fully furnished self contained apartment
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Autres infos...
Take time out to visit Timaru, the beach and Caroline Bay , Timaru is just 10 minutes away...see the penguins!.., take the drive to Lake Tekapo , Mt Cook and the lakes....an easy drive
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Informations complémentaires
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Accès Internet
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Accès Internet limité
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Nous avons des animaux
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Nous sommes fumeurs
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Familles bienvenues
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Espace pour garer des vans
Always something to do here..gardens, mowing and assist with house work . You stay in the house , have your own bedroom , own bathroom too. If you are travelling and want a break from living in a Camper Van come and stay for a while. Town and the beach are just 15 minutes away, Tekapo , mountains and Lakes are an easy drive.
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Rob is very welcoming, sweet, accommodating, and a great conversationalist. He is full of endless knowledge … read more
The work was varied, including walking the dogs, weeding, gardening, … read more
I helped Rob with some paperwork, which was a nice change from outdoor/garden work. At the same time, seeing all the administrative work behind the scenes does take a little bit of the “magic” away … read more
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Rob is very welcoming, sweet, accommodating, and a great conversationalist. He is full of endless knowledge … read more
The work was varied, including walking the dogs, weeding, gardening, … read more
I helped Rob with some paperwork, which was a nice change from outdoor/garden work. At the same time, seeing all the administrative work behind the scenes does take a little bit of the “magic” away … read more
Luna stayed with us for not just one but on two seperate terms .Highly recommended to all!
Outside tasks were different characters and we enjoyed it a lot.
Garden and park around the house is sooo … read more
Thanks Rob!
The house is amazing, full of history and really beautiful.
Robert is a excellent host, very flexible a extremely kind to us.
We left two days ago and we already miss that place (and off course, we miss the dogs).
I hope to see Robert again and visit is wonderful … read more
