Christchurch's McLean's Mansion put up for sale

Friday 23 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 23 May 2025, 3:54pm

The 125-year-old Jacobean mansion is being sold after James Wallace abandoned plans to fund its full restoration. The 53-room wooden building is currently 90% restored and requires a buyer to complete the remaining work.

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1. RNZFri 23 May 2025, 10:32am

   Christchurch's iconic McLean's Mansion up for sale (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via The PressFri 23 May 2025, 11:06am

   McLean’s Mansion for sale as disgraced arts patron ditches restoration plan (opens in new tab)

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3. 1News via RNZFri 23 May 2025, 11:47am

   Christchurch mansion with a storied history up for sale (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 23 May 2025, 3:54pm

   Disgraced arts patron James Wallace ditches restoration plan for McLean’s Mansion in Christchurch (opens in new tab)