An exclusive lodge nestled in a quiet rural environment in the heart of Marlborough’s world-renowned wine region is being presented to the market for sale.
Rowley Estate Homestead, located at 100 Rowley Crescent, Grovetown, has four luxury suites plus a stand-alone owner’s studio and an additional three-bedroom dwelling on a sprawling 1.6440ha site that features several mature plantings and specimen trees.
Exquisitely refurbished in 2018, the renovation showed sympathy to the heritage architecture and added a contemporary twist to create a stylish country homestead that offers some of the most exclusive luxury guest accommodation in the region.
Currently available for national and international guests only through bookings via private agents, Rowley Estate is also used for weddings and private events.
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Some of Marlborough’s most sought-after restaurants, wineries, and cellar doors are nearby providing guests with the best of the local hospitality.
Colliers Marlborough Director Andy Poswillo has been exclusively appointed to market the property and business, which includes an extensive chattels inventory, forward bookings, and intellectual property, for sale with the deadline for offers closing at 2pm on Friday 8 December.
The main dwelling, which dates back to 1918, was relocated to the property in 2003 and restored with first-class workmanship, including new piles, wiring, and plumbing. It was also reroofed.
The recent refurbishment involved bathroom fit-outs, repainting, and an upgrade of the furnishings with custom pieces.
The house was also relit with the lighting designed by internationally acclaimed experts Kelly Wearstler, Barbara Barry, Aerin Lauder, and Timothy Oulton.
The suites at the main dwelling, which all include their own ensuite, are named Richmond, Vineyard, and Verandah, while the spare room is known as the Garden Room.
There is also an informal lounge and formal dining room with seating for 10 guests. There is capacity for a private chef to be available, adding another layer of grandeur.
The owner’s accommodation includes a kitchenette, office, bathroom, and utility storage.
The second dwelling is currently rented at $530 per week, providing additional income. It sits at the front of the property and does not impede the main residence. There is also a Totalspan shed with five roller doors.
Sitting only five minutes from the centre of Blenheim, Poswillo says this property offers guests the opportunity to have a memorable experience in one of New Zealand’s most popular holiday regions.
“Blenheim consistently enjoys some of the most sunshine hours in the country and coupled with its world-famous wineries, and busy events calendar, Marlborough has plenty to offer tourists,” Poswillo says.
“Overseas visitor arrivals numbered 206,800 in August 2023, up from 77,000 from the same time a year earlier, according to the latest data from Stats NZ.
"This shows a clear rebound in tourism following the reopening of New Zealand’s borders as we continue to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
“With steady tourism numbers from Australia, the United States, China, and India, among other countries, this property is perfectly placed to capitalise on the continued reinvigoration of the international tourism market.”
Aside from Marlborough’s well-known affinity for wine, there’s a host of other local activities for guests to partake in such as walking or cycling the Queen Charlotte Track, swimming with dolphins, or exploring the Marlborough Sounds.
Poswillo says this is a rare lifestyle accommodation opportunity that will appeal to a range of buyers.
“The refurbishment of this estate means it is incredibly inviting for guests to enjoy an exclusive and intimate experience.
“There is a strong volume of future bookings pointing to the popularity of Rowley Estate Homestead, which has played host to visitors from across the globe who all speak highly of their time at this unique offering.”
- Article supplied by Colliers
