Broadgreen House was built around 1853 for Edmund Buxton and his wife Martha who, with their family of six daughters, immigrated to New Zealand from Lancashire, England.

Broadgreen Historic House is an excellent example of a 19th century English cob construction house. It was built around 1853 for Edmund Buxton, his wife Martha, and their six daughters.

The restoration of the historic conservatory at Broadgreen House is planned for early 2026. The conservatory comprises brick, timber, and glass elements and is a pre-1890 heritage structure.

A local skilled contractor has been appointed to complete this project.

Works include:

• New concrete footings and concealed structural strengthening.
• Timber joinery restoration and glazing repairs.
• Reinstatement of heritage parts where possible using materials with lime-based mortar and heritage paint systems.