52 Edinburgh Street

The home at 52 Edinburgh St dates from the 1890s and was built below what was formerly Tumai Farm lands.

Then

Its exact origins have proved elusive. From title deeds dating from 1946, its owners have been listed as O’Halloran, Gibbs, Craigie, Andrews, Douglas, Clarkson, McDonald and the current owners Ernie and Liz Pulford. Early in the 1950s, the then-owner and local builder George Gibbs wanted to rebuild the home and add more bedrooms. Bylaws required him to build within the footprint of the original home. Only minimal walls were left and the roof line was lifted so two bedrooms could be added upstairs. Larger windows have been put in and additional alterations made since.

Now