This spectacular retreat sits above the beautiful Whangapoua Beach on the Coromandel peninsula. The location is pure East Coast New Zealand.
The home is over 700sqm (approximately) of solid concrete panels, with high stud heights throughout and vaulted entry foyer, this home shows exceptional taste. Although an imposing structure it sits lightly into the surroundings with a soft native bush backdrop and over 1.56ha (more or less) of land that hosts an orchard of olive trees, mandarins, oranges and a beautiful herb and vegetable garden.
The property is now run as 5-star accommodation "Te Punga Lodge" and features five luxury bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, plus a bunk room that sleeps 12, total number of beds is 16. The kitchen is outstanding for entertaining with a full-size butler's kitchen for preparation, adjacent to the formal dining area or you can breakfast at the kitchen bench clean of any preparation. The main living area is vast with an open fireplace, and seating to the magnificent views over Whangapoua. The entry houses a grand piano that sits beneath a glass balustrade stairway and bridge to the master suite, office and other bedrooms. A lift services both floors and is also access to the private wine cellar. Then there is the garage or helicopter storage, this room is spectacular, built to house a helicopter it is huge and could be used for whatever you wish, it can be storage for all the toys, boats, cars, tractors or yes it can take a helicopter.
"Te Punga Lodge" could be whatever you want. It could be run as a 5-star lodge, it could be a venue for conferences, for weddings or it could be simply a private retreat, less than 30 minutes from Auckland by helicopter or a 2.5-hour drive.
This is a spectacular opportunity, the vendor is a genuine seller, so if you are looking for a substantial estate or iconic retreat you must look at this outstanding estate.
