Cashmere is a tightly held hillside suburb in Christchurch, with some locals having lived here their entire lives. And with good reason.

The area is rich in history, with many homes dating back more than 100 years. The historic Sign of the Takahe was built between 1918 and 1949, while Hackthorne Road was once home to the tram route that ran up the hill. Then there are the views. Homes across Cashmere enjoy completely different outlooks depending on where they sit, and they never really get old. Some catch the sunrise, some the sunset, while some are lucky to enjoy both.

Cashmere is an active community, with cyclists and walkers out rain or shine. Locals make the most of the Victoria Park, including the popular dog park and Harry Ell Walkway, along with Bowenvale Reserve and Cracroft Reserve to name a few. Mountain bikers will head to the nearby Christchurch Adventure Park, or explore the rest of the Port Hills.

For families, there are well regarded schooling options close to home. Cashmere Primary caters for new entrants through to Year 8, while Thorrington School at the base of the hill caters for Years 1–6. Cashmere High School serves students from Years 9–13 and is highly sought after.

Some of the local hot spots and amenities include Emperor’s New Clothes, Arlo, Balance Pilates, Shelf Home + Gifts, Zeroes Coffee, Protocol, Savvy Hair, taste@twenty, Fuse Real Fruit Ice Cream and the Cashmere Tennis Club.

When it comes to property, Cashmere is anything but one-size-fits-all. The suburb stretches from the top of the hill right down to areas around Ernlea Terrace, with significant differences in land, outlook, architecture and value from one street to the next. Online estimates can miss those nuances considerably. With many homes not having changed hands in 30+ years, it’s a suburb where genuine local knowledge and sales experience really matter.

As a boutique agency founded in Cashmere, we’re here to help homeowners understand and protect the value of their property, while providing a premium real estate experience from start to finish. Along the way, we’re proud to champion the suburb we call home.