169 McNamaras Road, Waimate, Canterbury

Around 1867 Waimate's first mayor Mr John Manchester built this 6-bedroom grand home and named it Belvoir House after Belvoir Castle in England and was famous for its spectacular display of historic daffodils that still turn heads today.The home was extensively fire damaged in 2024 and the 1.6454ha property offers a wonderful opportunity for someone with vision and an eye for the future, whether that be reconstruction of the existing home or building brand new (subject to required consents).The established grounds have been magnificent in the past and will be again with a little work from anyone who half understands gardening and the joys it brings. There is an array of huge statement trees and shrubs that couldn't be replaced in most lifetimes this gives the garden definition and separates other spaces like the Japanese garden, fish pond and the array of beautiful old roses many of which could not be replaced today. The minds eye pictures the horse and cart days that would stop at the front door past the neatly trimmed box hedging and the numerous fruit trees that still remain, but need a little help.Out buildings include large barn, old stone-built creamery and modern green house, there is a paddock behind the garden with deer fencing and there is one unit of irrigation water to the land.Please don't underestimate the potential of this wonderful property.Belvoir House is a very short drive to Waimate and State Highway 1 and can be viewed strictly by appointment.**For sale (As Is Where Is) by Deadline Treaty 4:00pm Thursday 6th August 2026, at Harcourts 229 Thames Street, Oamaru (No Prior Offers Considered)Please be aware the floor and land area information has been sourced from Property Smarts and we have not been able to verify the accuracy of the same.