Guests who stay at the Judge and Jury Farm Retreat are given the opportunity to embrace their surrounds and connect with the landscape.
The serene and secluded rural property is located at 1631 Gibbston Highway and is only minutes from Gibbston, Arrowtown, and Queenstown.
Visitors regularly tell the current owners they never knew the place existed, such is the privacy this retreat provides.
With extraordinary views to Queenstown and the Kawarau River, the welcoming nature of the property leads to many guests returning for multiple visits.
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The schist rocks – known as Judge and Jury because of their appearance of a judge looming over a jury – are one of the eye-catching landmarks, while there’s gold mining water races running through the property in a nod to the history of the area that used to be awash with gold.
Spanning 52.6069ha, this significant elevated landholding is spread across three freehold titles.
Currently operating as an accommodation business, the property offers three different options for guests, including the main farmhouse that has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a two-bedroom cottage, and a self-contained loft.
Each individual offering has its own characteristics, but all feature the rustic charm of hand-crafted stone and modern finishings.
Approval has been granted for five additional building platforms leading to significant growth and expansion opportunities that could enhance the business further.
Tourist attractions such as AJ Hackett Bungy, river rafting, and the Queenstown Trail offer ample activities for guests who have one of the world’s most exciting adventure playgrounds on their doorstep.
Colliers Brokers Ruth Hodges and Doug Reid have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale via negotiation.
Hodges, Director of Colliers Rural in Queenstown, says this property must be seen to be believed.
“Having undergone recent refurbishments, the accommodation offerings at the property are inviting for guests and will provide the new owner with a range of options with how they choose to position the property,” Hodges says.
“There is also future development potential that could see it turned into a private wellness retreat that could be a market-leading attraction for domestic and international visitors.
“The growing popularity of cycle tourism through the Central Otago area provides a huge drawcard for guests.”
Reid, Lifestyle Sales Broker at Colliers Queenstown, says the nearby Gibbston Valley is one of the more sought-after lifestyle property areas in the Otago region with high-end homes nestled amongst the vines in a rural setting close to the tourism hotspot of Queenstown.
“Over recent years Gibbston Valley has undergone a transformation with accommodation development and hospitality offerings being established throughout the valley, including the exclusive Gibbston Valley Resort that is currently under construction, which includes a golf course, accommodation, premium house sites, and other associated resort facilities,” Reid says.
“Gibbston is home to some of the region’s oldest vineyards and has a lively, vibrant community that relishes its special character. Arrowtown is less than 10 minutes away and Queenstown can be reached in 20 minutes meaning guests have access to the ultimate in adventure and relaxation.”
- Article supplied by Colliers
