Bankhouse Homestead, 1081 State Highway 63, Renwick, Marlborough, Marlborough

Bankhouse is a beautifully restored homestead privately set amidst established gardens on a large lifestyle block, an easy drive to town services and the airport. Also included is a more modern two-bedroom pavilion enjoying an elevated view over meadow to an extensive wetland and mountains beyond.

Combining historic grandeur and modern convenience, the 1887 villa was completely renovated in 2022, creating a large comfortable home brimming with character. Beautifully crafted native timber joinery is double glazed, extensive insulation has been installed, a diesel burner heats water for radiators, gas ensures a continuous supply of hot water and a bank of discretely located solar panels provides power.

An impressive front door opens to an entrance hall and reception, with a 3.8 metre high ceiling. A light, bright and spacious country kitchen adjoins dining and a living room opening to the verandah and garden views. A separate, more formal sitting room boasts an open fire and French doors to the verandah.

Mature specimen trees flank the one-kilometre long driveway and grace the gardens, providing shelter, shade and an attractive backdrop. A swimming pool offers family fun, rolling lawns run to the field while an orchard and raised vegetable beds contribute to the larder. Outbuildings include an original cob cottage, plenty of garaging and storage, historic stables and useful farm sheds.

This is a rare lifestyle opportunity offering privacy and convenience, a beautiful family home, with income and room for more, in one of New Zealand’s most desirable regions.