Welcome to the most beautiful country in the world! Prepare for mind-blowage.
7.5 acres. 5 bedrooms. Views that will take your breath away. This special place is best described through photos, a variety of which are shared below.
The modern interior of schist and natural wood blends perfectly with the incredible mountain environs. The warm, homey environment has an open floor plan that allows for easy movement between the kitchen, dining room, family room, all with a central fireplace in the middle to keep everything extra cozy. The main room around the kitchen is where everyone usually seems to gather to enjoy wine and snacks while looking out the giant windows on both sides that provide stunning views of the two iconic mountain ranges: The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.
What amenities does the house have?
Sleeps max 10: King Bed in Master Room, King Bed in Room #2, King Bed in Room #3, Two Singles in Room #4, Two Singles in Room #5
Bespoke, high spec open plan kitchen dining room
Jacuzzi
Cinema/Theater room
Master bedroom with EPIC view
Double-vanity in both the Master Bathroom and the Hall Bathroom
Three toilets in the house
Small office with great view
One room with adorable beds for little girls or people that like to feel like princesses
Arts & crafts nook for creative guests
Laundry room with washer/dryer
2-car garage
Underfloor heating
Huge deck with outdoor couches/seats for entertaining that opens into a private amphitheater lawn
Tennis court with practice wall
Basketball/netball court
Giant lawn for the kids and pets to romp
Short drives to award winning restaurants, shopping, and activities. Many recommendations are at the bottom of this page
Last but not least, a charming fully independent living quarters perfect for visiting family or staff. Otherwise known as a 2 bedroom cabin.
New Zealand and this beautiful home are waiting on you!
The house is situated right in the middle of the countryside, as you see above. It’s about 10 minutes from Queenstown and 10 minutes from Arrowtown. There are views in all directions, from The Remarkables to Coronet Peak. If you’re here for skiing, its just a short 10 minute drive to the top of Coronet!
This is a view from the front yard of the house. It sits on about 7.5 acres (3 hectares) of land. Depending on the time of year, this field might be full of sheep.”
The front view looks onto the scene of the sprawling Remarkables Mountains. Open the sliding glass doors for the fresh New Zealand air.The long table. Seating for 10+.
Here’s a view of the media/theater room from just outside.
The master bedroom faces The Remarkables and the front yard.An amazing way to wake up.The family room is perfect for board games, pizza parties, and Netflix & Chill.Here’s the same room from another angle.Outdoor seating with a natural grass amphitheater that looks onto Coronet Peak beyond the willows.A perfect location for developing your pizza creations.
A short drive away is beautiful Lake Wakatipu. Countless beautiful views and hikes for all levels can be found in this area.
A view of the kitchen and dining room table. The home has warm and unique lighting at night.One of the five comfy rooms.This hallway leads to four bedrooms.
Roses climb the fences around the tennis and basketball courts.
A perfect space for entertaining in the evening.
The dining room table looks out towards The Remarkables. Underfloor heating ensures you’ll be cozy even in the middle of a moody New Zealand winter. In the middle of the summer, all the doors slide open on both sides to allow for the breeze to travel through the entire home.A view of the Master Bathroom. Just to the right is the huge shower. Inside, two shower heads allow you to stand side-by-side with someone and have awkward conversations or whatever people do in the shower.The family room is on the other side of the pass-through fireplace.Here is a blueprint of the home that gives you an idea of the placement of each of the rooms. Things not labeled include the laundry room, front/back porch, and various bathrooms.
A hot jacuzzi awaits you every night. It’s European-style, which means clothing-optional.
Manicured gardens on the property.Dotted around the property you’ll find various seating areas to relax on your own or with friends.Here’s a view of the house and the 7.5 acres from above. There is plenty of room to romp around. The main house is there on the center right and the tennis court is on the left with the cabin behind.
The entrance has an elliptical driveway, which is at least 30% more interesting than a circular driveway. There’s plenty of parking if you want to have a few friends over.
Japanese Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) frame the tennis court. The court also features a basketball hoop and a netball hoop. Netball is popular in New Zealand; it’s kind of like basketball but there is no backboard and it’s quite boring.This room has two twin beds, but this should be fairly obvious just by looking at it.Here’s another of the five bedrooms. This one has great views of the mountains.Even though the whole home is cozy with underfloor heating, every evening is made better with a roaring fire.
A Charming Additional Accommodation
With it’s own kitchen, bathroom, living space and bedrooms the cabin offers privacy for your guests or a space to enjoy your own company.Finished to a high standard with feature stone corner fireplace, bar area and exposed beams.Situated at the entrance to the property so that guests need not approach the main house the cabin offers excellent potential for all year round rentals, ideal for the ski season and nearby resorts.
Want to know more about the Queenstown Area?
Here are a bunch of fun and scenic places to visit in the immediate area.
Here’s a view of downtown Queenstown in the winter. It’s charming town that’s very walkable, has incredible restaurants, bars, and shopping. The top of the gondola (where this photo was taken) also has a restaurant and bar.Want to take a nice walk without needing to get in the car? Just walk here, down beautiful Speargrass Flats road. To find this place, walk down the driveway of the home, turn right on Mountain View Road, then turn right on Dalefield road… walk down the curvy hill, then turn left on Speargrass Flats.Another fun walk is at Lake Hayes. It’s a five-minute drive from the home. There is a manicured path around the outside that is about 8km (5 miles) long.
Over the Top Helicopters can take you up to play some fantasy golf. Contact Louisa (just call her “Choppy” – she’s a legend).
Balloon rides are a great way to start a day for those not into the more intense helicopter rides. This shot was taken around sunrise on Lake Hayes, which is just a five-minute drive away.Here’s the famous Earnslaw ship on Lake Wakatipu, a fun adventure that is well worth your time.
Bob’s Cove is about a 30 minute drive away along the road to Glenorchy. It’s a must-stop!
About a 3.5hour drive to the north is a place called Lake Tekapo. It has some of the most amazing skies in the world in addition to world-class observatories.
Want to see the most beautiful road in the world? Drive about an hour to Glenorchy. There are several cafes there too that make for a perfect day-trip.If you drive about 30 minutes towards Kingston, you’ll come here to a place called The Devil’s Staircase.
This is the famous Crown Range road that connects Queenstown to Wanaka. This particular spot is only about 20 minutes from the home. You can actually see the home down there in the valley if you have really, really good vision.
One hour to the north is another town called Wanaka. It’s definitely worth the drive. There is a famous tree in the lake where lots of annoying people take selfies. It’s okay if you want to do it too. Most people aren’t as judgy as this writer.
This is the Earnslaw Burn. It can really only be accessed by helicopter.
Milford Sound is about a four-hour drive away. That seems like a long way, but the drive there is almost as beautiful as the destination itself.If you make a day trip to Glenorchy (which you absolutely should), be sure explore the boardwalks into the wetlands. It’s an easy walk with incredible views.
Don’t forget your camera!
Why not visit this amazing yoga/wellness/meditation retreat called Aro Ha? It’s out near Glenorchy and you’ll come away feeling better than you have in your entire life!
