Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Bob Parker's quirky inner-city apartment is up for sale. Photo / Supplied
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Bob Parker's quirky inner-city apartment is up for sale. Photo / Supplied
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Bob Parker's quirky inner-city apartment is up for sale.
The central Stewart St property near Hagley Park was Parker's bolthole as he guided the city through the tumultuous and devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
Harcourts has described the apartment, which it will auction next week, as"gritty, recklessly urbane warehouse accommodation" that is "distinctly industrial, raw".
Parker was knighted for his inspirational leadership during the dark days of the quakes where he was the voice of reassurance to Christchurch residents.
The Stewart Street apartment in central Christchurch is near Hagley Park. Photo / Supplied
The former This is Your Life host has been ill since 2020, suffering a heart attack, which was followed by a stroke. He was admitted to a long-term care facility last year.
Parker and his wife Lady Jo Nicholls-Parker bought the 240sq m property in 2008 for $372,000. Its 2019 rating valuation is $500,000.
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Robert Parker and his wife, Lady Jo Nicholls-Parker after receiving the KNZM at the investiture ceremony in 2014. Photo / NZME
"It is currently occupied as an unorthodox residence, the 1980s steel and concrete building is a far cry from your usual 'attempt to impress' apartment due to spaces being uniquely optioned," the Harcourts listing says.
"Our visionary sellers have cherished their fifteen plus years here and are only relinquishing for compelling personal reasons."
With his fluoro-jacket, Parker was an ever-present face in the quake's aftermath, leading recovery efforts, working alongside the police, army, and international rescue squads, and dealing with the media's questions.
