HAVELOCK NORTH // 103 GREENHILL ROAD

When Greenhill Lodge was originally constructed in the late 19th Century it was without doubt one of the finest homes in Hawkes Bay. Having been restored over 100 years later by the present owners it now comprises a substantial home which has been run successfully as boutique accommodation for the last 6 years. \n\nThe magnificent homestead is approached by a tree lined driveway that meanders up from the Road, through Park like grounds that were inspired by Alfred Buxton one of the foremost garden designers of the early 20th Century. \n\nArriving at the front of this magnificent Homestead you walk up to the large reception hall and it is easy to imagine how the property has inspired its owners through the generations. The property is built of heart Totara, with Matai timber flooring and Rimu paneling that has remained intact and it is perhaps one of the finest examples of Victorian Architecture left in the North Island. The balconied tower provides splendid daytime views of the surrounding countryside and night lights of the Bay cities.\n\nLocated only minutes from numerous award-winning wineries and only 15 minutes from Havelock North the home is currently operating as an exclusive hotel, and provides five large private suites. The formal rooms all open up to the covered verandah and the kitchen has been designed to enable catering for larger groups to take place but has retained an intimate feel with a family/informal dining area to the side. This area also opens up to the rear verandah and swimming pool complex. \n\nSituated to the rear of the kitchen is a self contained suite comprising bedroom, bathroom and sitting room and if this is not enough there is a separate two bedroom Villa that is situated away from the Homestead that has again been utilised as accommodation but could easily be used for staff. There are also a range of outbuildings around the homestead that are used for storage, laundry, garaging and as a gymnasium.\n\nGreenhill Lodge undoubtedly provides a luxurious home that might continue to be used as boutique accommodation or alternatively could revert to being one of the finest private homes of Hawke's Bay.\n\nLand area is 29 hectares.\n\nFor further information please contact the agents Gordon Gray or Michael Lock.\n\n