Kiwi collector recreates Downton Abbey in Matangi - house hits the market with over 3000 treasures
An 81-year-old New Zealand man has listed his six-bedroom Edwardian home for sale, which includes a massive collection of over 3,000 antiques. He hopes to find a buyer who will preserve the collection, otherwise, he plans to convert the property into a museum.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the challenges of managing large private collections and the preservation of historical artifacts in residential real estate.
Share twitter Share linkedin Share link Jim Stuart and Cristine Leitch have listed their Edwardian-style home at 346 Tauwhare Road, in Matangi, Waikato. They want someone to buy their property and their vast collection of antiques. Photo / Supplied - Jim Stuart and Cristine Leitch have listed their Edwardian-style home in Matangi, filled with over 3000 antiques.
The article is a human-interest piece focused on a real estate listing with no political or ideological agenda.
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