22 Mawhitiwhiti Road, Normanby, South Taranaki, Taranaki

The Iconic Blue Matriarch - This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of New Zealand's colonial heritage - the iconic former Commercial Hotel, now known affectionately as The Blue Matriarch. Built in the 1890s and beautifully restored, this grand lady has been transformed into a warm, stylish, and versatile home that blends 19th-century craftsmanship with 21st-century comfort and design. Property Highlights:

• 440m² of heart-native timber construction with features including a grand staircase, stained glass windows, polished native wood floors, and intricate period details
• Six+ bedrooms across three self-contained living areas, ideal for extended families, co-living, Airbnb, or business use
• Dual Zoning: Residential & Commercial, offering endless potential - boutique hotel, restaurant, home and income, or a large private residence
• Quarter-acre section with landscaped gardens and a newly installed in-ground saltwater/magnesium pool enclosed for privacy and shelter
• Fully modernised: re-roofed, re-wired, re-plumbed, repainted, and with replaced foundations in areas as required - all major works completed in the last 5 years Current Layout:
• Upstairs: 6 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and open-plan living with stunning views of Mount Taranaki
• Downstairs: Soaring 4-metre ceilings, two large lounges, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, and a fully self-contained bedsit with its own access
• Additional features: Separate art studio, three entranceways, multiple living zones, flexible configurations for home, The Blue Matriarch offers the best of both worlds-
• Just 2 minutes to the beautiful Te Ngutu Golf Course
• 5 minutes to Hawera's main shopping area, schools, and essential services
• A short walk to a top-rated local butcher and the neighbourhood dairy
• Only 10 minutes to the breathtaking west coast beaches Whether you're seeking lifestyle, convenience, or opportunity, this property puts it all within easy reach.