A sprawling rural property in the South Island’s Waitaki District that was a filming location for an Oscar-winning movie is being presented to the market for sale.
Anatini Farm, located at 242 Island Cliff-Duntroon Road near Duntroon, spans 39.0654ha and offers a manicured landscape setting that inspires.
There is a large Oamaru Stone homestead, built from stone quarried on the property in 1903. The four-bedroom home spans 220sq m and includes a country-style kitchen, a spacious open plan dining area, and a lounge that is perfect for entertaining guests.
The farm is part of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark, renowned for its stunning limestone formations and ancient fossils, including the remains of a baleen whale.
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Hollywood film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe used the property as a filming location for Aslan’s Camp, adding a touch of celebrity to this already enchanting offering. The film won Best Makeup at the 78th Academy Awards and was nominated for two other Oscars.
The property also traverses the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and visitors can explore the Vanished World Trail site, which attracts many each year due to its fascinating geological features. There are also over 90 walnut trees, various fruit trees, and berry and currant bushes.
Duntroon, which has a popular local pub, cafe, and primary school that serves as a central hub of the community is only 7km away. It is 29km to Kurow and 48km to Oamaru.
Ross Robertson, Rural & Lifestyle Sales Advisor at Colliers, has been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale via deadline private treaty closing at 4pm on Tuesday 15 October, unless sold prior. Buyer enquiry is over $999,000 plus GST (if any).
The landscaped garden is home to further improvements, including a historic single workingman’s hut with a charming veranda, an old limestone shed, play hut, utility shed, garden shed, and stonewall fencing.
There is another shed at the property that measures 10m by 50m and has a workshop area, implement shed, and ample storage space. The farm also features a two-stand woolshed, cattle and sheep yards, and a haybarn.
Within the 39ha of this property are nine paddocks, with infrastructure for 18ha irrigated via K-Line and supported by 10 irrigation shares from North Otago Irrigation Company.
There is a QEII National Trust covenant that helps protect 14.1ha of limestone outcrops and wetlands.
Robertson says there are multiple potential income streams for the new owner, including a farm stay business, farming cattle and sheep, or growing fruit and walnuts, among other options.
“Steeped in approximately 120 years of history, this property offers considerable long-term upside, particularly through the undeveloped tourism potential that could be explored,” Robertson says.
“This location is one of the most popular in the Waitaki Valley and has had its beauty showcased to the world through the filming of a Hollywood blockbuster.”
Oamaru, known for its Victorian heritage, can be reached in less than 40 minutes and offers access to secondary schools, an extensive array of amenities, and popular recreational destinations.
Other attractions in the Waitaki Valley include the area’s fine local wine, cellar doors, cycling, and boating and water sport activities on the three lakes within the valley, including Benmore, Aviemore, and Waitaki.
“This is a rare chance to secure a slice of the Waitaki Valley for yourself and we encourage all interested parties to reach out to us to explore their options and build a future in this magical part of New Zealand.”
- Supplied by Colliers
