Vicarage turned 'party house' returned to its former heritage glory
The renovation, which involved stripping the house back to its framing, re-lining, re-wiring, re-plumbing and re-roofing, has made it a finalist in the 2021 Canterbury Heritage Awards in the “domestic saved and restored” category. Michael Barker said the awards were not just about architecture but also about the preservation of social history, which he and Brigitte had emphasised in their stewardship of the home, which has a category two listing with Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand. Supplied Brigitte Barker did not want traditional chandeliers, and opted for this modern version. T...
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