Bonnington House

225 High Street, Christchurch 8011

Above Your Space Bonnington offers unique, contemporary office suites within a beautifully restored 1883 heritage building, thoughtfully designed to support small to medium-sized businesses.

Originally home to Bonnington’s Chemists and Black, Beattie & Co Drapers, this iconic building was designed by architect T.S. Lambert. It later became part of the historic Strange and Co precinct. Purchased by Stockman Group in 2006, Bonnington House underwent a full restoration led by Stockman Builders in 2007 — a project that was proudly recognised with a Christchurch Civic Trust Award.

The sandstone façade was carefully restored, and the original shopfronts replicated. Inside, a steel and concrete structure was introduced to strengthen the building while preserving its historic character. The upper levels were transformed into a range of modern offices, each complemented by shared boardrooms, kitchens, bathrooms with showers, and relaxed ‘chill lounges’ ideal for lunch breaks or a quiet moment away from the desk.

Tenants also enjoy access to high-speed fibre internet, printing and mail facilities, and a collaborative work environment that blends the charm of Christchurch’s past with the needs of today’s business community.

Bonnington House is located just a stone’s throw from the Cashel Street shopping precinct and the High Court — a truly distinctive space in the heart of the city.