'Phenomenal' interest in abandoned homesteadHARCOURTS-TWISS KEIR REALTY The beautiful colonial mansion in North Canterbury that was abandoned by its UK owners after their dream fell through attracted record crowds over the weekend. It was only supposed to be open for an hour on Sunday, but more than 300 groups queued to see through the abandoned colonial homestead at Swannanoa in North Canterbury. HARCOURTS-TWISS KEIR REALTY Autumn is an especially magical time of year at the property. The homestead, known as Northwood, was last sold in 2011 to a family living in the UK. HARCOURTS-TWISS KEIR REALTY High tea for two?

Source: Stuff July 03, 2017 01:52 UTC