Westhaven Retreat
Westhaven Retreat, 336 Te Hapu Road, Mangarakau, Golden Bay, Nelson, Tasman (NEL00345)
Positioned within its own 330 ha (815 acre) peninsula and cradled by the Tasman Sea, Whanganui Inlet and Kahurangi National Park, Westhaven Retreat is a unique trophy estate offering incomparable lifestyle or business options.
The Nelson/Tasman region is known for its stunning, diverse landscapes, sunny microclimate, internationally acclaimed vineyards and a vibrant creative, arts and crafts community.
New Zealand's capital, Wellington and international airport offers mutiple, daily 40 minute flights to Nelson. From there, Westhaven can be reached by a 35 minute helicopter ride or picturesque 3 hour drive.
The spectacular topography includes eight kilometers (five miles) of private coastline incorporating subtropical sandy beaches, soaring limestone cliffs, verdant indigenous bush and established forests.
Approx 32 ha exotic and pine forest (planted between 1997 - 2015)
Approx 2.5 ha Nikau Palm forest (2nd largest in the South Island)
Approx 95 ha original rainforest
Approx 90 ha indigenous forest
Approx 110 ha grassing area - running 1,100 sheep
Emission Trading Scheme registered
Mindfully designed using feng shui principles and meticulously engineered, the 2,732 sq m (29,417 sq feet) lodge was carefully constructed using top quality materials including Brazilian Teak, Tasmanian Oak, recycled Rimu and Otago Schist.
The three interconnected octagonal structures house five premium lodge rooms, two luxurious suites, library, dining and lounge areas, all framing the breathtaking view of the estuary and surrounding landscape.
Accessed via a palm-lined central staircase, is the Manager’s Apartment and spacious Owner’s Quarters which includes its own balcony with far reaching vistas.
The glass canopied leisure space with mezzanine level offers a tropical retreat with a 24 meter, heated pool, hydrotherapy spa, infrared sauna, yoga and massage room.
A remaining wing contains Staff Quarters while the basement garage caters for six cars and features a separate workshop with an inspection pit.
The estate farm has two working cattle and sheep yards, holding and shearing facilities and a 345 square metre shed that can be used as a helicopter hangar.
The lodge www.westhavenretreat.com has a global reputation with an international client base many of whom return annually to their favourite haven. Room rates vary from NZ$1870 to NZ$2490.
Additional income streams include the self-contained holiday cottage and the property is an approved movie location.
The options abound from welcoming numerous guests to a luxury lodge; hosting friends, family and associates at your personal hideaway, weddings, conferences or create a recording music studio complex.
Westhaven Retreat welcomes the next custodian in this unique corner of the South Pacific.
A 3D Tour is available upon request.
Further details including a complete chattels list and financial summary is available subject to a Confidentiality Agreement.
NB: Purchasers who are not New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents need to take independent and qualified advice about their ability to purchase this property.
Price guide: NZ$22,700,000
