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Historic lodge where Queen Mum stayed on the market
Greenhill lodge and estate are for sale.
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The historic Greenhill Lodge in Hawke's Bay, famous for hosting the Queen Mother in 1958, is for sale. The property features a rare turret, five ensuite bedrooms, and a separate two-bedroom cottage set on 70 hectares of land.
Currently operating as a successful luxury lodge and popular high tea venue, it is being sold as a going concern. This presents a unique opportunity to continue the business or acquire a grand private residence, listed with Bayleys.
Who lives here?
Where on earth is this place?
The home is 128 years old.
What’s special about it?
Stephen and Charlotte Wilson, the owners of Greenhill Lodge and estate.
The Queen Mother with the lodge's then owners, Gladys and Dick Hudson.
It's not clear which room The Queen Mother stayed in, however she was a guest at the home for two days.
The home is constructed from heart totara, with matai floors and rimu paneling.
You can stay there?
The billiards room is one of the largest rooms in the house.
So why are they selling now?
The chef's kitchen can cater to guests and family.
There are plenty of spaces outside for informal dining, too.
How much will a place like this set me back?
The home has a wide, wrap-around verandah.
There's also a pool for those scorching Hawke's Bay summers
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