The Grange

The house was built in 1896 from Kauri and Rimu shipped from the North Island to Port Robinson. It is positioned on a rise overlooking Cheviot township surrounded by sloping lawns and a variety of mature trees some of which are over 100 years old. They provide shelter and privacy as well as being a haven for birds including wood pigeon, bellbirds, fantails and quail along with many others.

The gardens as you see them today were developed during the 1990’s and early 2000. Both the previous owners were very keen gardeners and planted over 120 roses throughout the many garden plots they established.

During the 16 years we have lived here we have added another orchard area, citrus and asparagus while continuing to enhance the gardens and start to develop some of the areas that over time had become over grown.

Friends and family comment on the tranquillity of the garden setting – an oasis within the township. We are custodians of this beautiful, historic property.