Expertly designed and nestled away from the outside world on the banks of the Motueka River in the Tasman District is a hidden secret worth discovering, according to Colliers Nelson.
Stonefly Lodge is a luxury home that measures 526sq m and lies among a private forest and native bush in an expansive landholding that spans 56ha.
This stunning property is located at 3256 Motueka Valley Highway, Stanley Brook, Tasman, and can be reached in less than an hour from Nelson yet feels totally removed from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life.
Completely off-grid, the lodge has been recognised for its eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable features, including solar panels, a wind turbine, water sourced from a natural spring, and a biolytic wastewater system.
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This masterpiece has been brought to life through the passion and vision of the owners who purchased the land 18 years ago after an exhaustive, South Island wide, five-year search for the perfect location.
They have then overseen the entire development of the property that they operated as a successful luxury fly fishing lodge, drawing guests and accolades from around the world.
With direct access to the Motueka River, which is teeming with brown trout, and neatly positioned in the midst of three National Parks, the lodge is completely surrounded by stunning rivers, lakes, mountains, and beaches.
The addition of a second dwelling, in the form of a two-bedroom cottage, provides manager s or ground staff accommodation. There is also a helipad offering ease of access to the nearby outdoor activities or Nelson Airport.
Scott Healey, Rural and Lifestyle Sales Advisor at Colliers Nelson, has been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale with an asking price of $5,500,000 plus GST (if any). The property is also available for purchase as a freehold going concern.
The five-bedroom lodge offers as many bathrooms and serves as the centrepiece of the property. It has been meticulously planned to highlight its picturesque natural surroundings.
Constructed from locally sourced materials, the opulent home boasts a range of extensive living spaces whilst retaining a warm and welcoming feel.
Stonefly Lodge offers the perfect base to explore the Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, and Kahurangi National Parks as well as other attractions in the wider region such as Nelson s wineries.
Aside from fly fishing, visitors to the lodge can take part in sea kayaking, guided hikes, heli biking, whitewater rafting, arts and crafts tours, and horse riding.
Healey says there is a blueprint in place if a buyer wishes to acquire the property and continue to operate it as an accommodation offering.
"The owners set the business up with personal lifestyle at the front of mind. The lodge allowed them to host guests from around the world through the ever-popular fly fishing season, providing the opportunity to travel and experience their own adventures for the other half of the year," Healey says.
"The surrounding Valhalla Forest is planted with 50ha of Pinus radiata and has been entered in the Emissions Trading Scheme. This not only provides an infinite amount of wood to keep the home warm during the winter months, but also offers future income potential via harvesting the timber."
If the new owner wanted to purchase the property to use it for themselves, they would unlock the opportunity to live in a high-end, self-contained environment.
"With established gardens, extensive utility buildings, and fenced paddocks, there is also abundant native birdlife that enjoy the plantings that surround the lodge and add to the purity of the environment.
"This is a gem of an offering and something like this is rarely seen on the open market."
- Supplied by Colliers
