There’s no better place to enjoy your holiday than the charming Elm Tree House in stylish Merivale. It is so named because of the large weeping elm set amongst its spacious grounds. This large family house was built in 1920 by the England Brothers who were known at the time for their unique architectural style, and was later owned by Canterbury’s Member of Parliament from 1925 to 1930.
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There’s no better place to enjoy your holiday than the charming Elm Tree House in stylish Merivale. It is so named because of the large weeping elm set amongst its spacious grounds. This large family house was built in 1920 by the England Brothers who were known at the time for their unique architectural style, and was later owned by Canterbury’s Member of Parliament from 1925 to 1930.
Elm Tree House is well situated 1˝ km from the central city district, Hagley Park and the Christchurch Gardens. It is 15 minutes by mini shuttle from the Airport and Trans Alpine Rail, and just 5 minutes walk to many fine restaurants, antique shops and a shopping mall in fashionable Merivale Village.
Our beautiful and peaceful city, founded in the mid-19th century, reflects its colonial past. Christchurch has many fine buildings and a city centre where visitors can wander unhindered among cafés, shops, gardens and Hagley Park. With our knowledge of Christchurch and the South Island you can’t help but fell relaxed and well informed when it comes time for you to explore our beautiful city and country.