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Guardians of Christchurch's character homes
Restoring, protecting and future-proofing heritage villas and bungalows
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Every house has a story
Villa & Co is owned and operated by Caroline and Julian Cookson. After more than 20 years restoring historic homes in London, they returned to Christchurch with a vision, to protect and restore the city’s remaining character homes with care, craft and long-term thinking.
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Thoughtful restoration. Enduring design.
Considering selling your home?
Restoring a heritage home is rarely straightforward. From structural challenges to long EQC journeys, we understand the realities owners face — both practical and emotional.
We offer an alternative: a fair and respectful pathway that preserves your home’s story while giving you clarity and certainty about what comes next.
Ideal for homes that are:
Earthquake affected
Structurally complex
Largely untouched for many years
Rich in character and history
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Meet the custodians
Villa & Co is owned and operated by Caroline and Julian Cookson. After more than 20 years restoring historic homes in London, they returned to Christchurch with a vision, to protect and restore the city’s remaining character homes with care, craft and long-term thinking.
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"Add a quote that promotes the business, its products or its services. Help people become familiar with the business and its offerings, creating a sense of connection and trust."
