Scorching Bay’s Original Homestead

Step back in time in Scorching Bay’s original homestead, built in the late 1800s. Once home to Captain Frederick Silver and later the seaside studio of cartoonist Burton Silver, creator of Bogor.

Rented by Sir Peter Jackson during The Lord of the Rings to house cast and crew, the villa features generous living spaces and a commercial-grade artisanal kitchen, custom-fitted by the LOTR production team.

The main villa + optional cabins provide ocean views, generous living spaces, flexible sleeping arrangements, a wood burner and a commercial-grade artisanal kitchen, custom-fitted by the Lord of the Rings production team.

* The ocean is on your doorstep. Bring Togs.

* 50 metres from Scorchorama cafe and Scorching Bay beach.

* 5 minutes to Miramar Peninsula's Wellywood - Weta Workshop, Weta FX, Park Road Post and Stone Street Studios.

* 10 minutes to the airport, 20 minutes to Wellington City.

* Comfortably sleeps 6 adults in the main house, and up to 12 if you chose to add on the three charming cabins connected by a lit path winding its way up under the Karaka trees.

* Open to longer bookings at a reduced rate.

For holiday bookings it is $450 p/n + depending on the configuration and time of year.

SUN, SWIM, FISH, BBQ, or curl up by the wood burner and read to your hearts content.

THE SEA is a hop, skip and a jump across the promenade. Find your own rock to fish off.

THE CAFE SCORCHORAMA is just a few houses down the street.

THE BEACH is a 1 minute stroll along the promenade. Help yourself to the beach towels.

THE FRONT YARD AND BBQ area has a picnic table, umbrella and BBQ for your use.

THE COMMERCIAL-GRADE KITCHEN has 3 sinks, ample bench space and a chefs island with gas hobs and breakfast bar.

THE LIVING SPACES are generous and equiped with loads of seating arrangements and nooks to lounge, dine, watch a movie or read by the wood burner.

THE WOOD BURNER is in a cozy nook with comfortable seating for a quiet glass of wine or a return to your favourite holiday read by the fire.

THE MASTER BEDROOM has a king size bed a large walk-in wardrobe which can be set up with a cot or small single for a child on request.

THE SECOND BEDROOM is up stairs to a cosy turret
with a comfortable queen bed and views over the bay.

A THIRD BEDROOM can be setup in the TV room.

THE CABINS can sleep an additional 6 adults depending on availability and prior arrangement. They are very charming and are connected to additional bathroom facilities by a lit path winding its way from the upper deck up under the Karaka trees.

HEATING includes a wood burner and electric wall heaters in the open plan kitchen/living area. There are also additional heaters in the TV room, hallway and bedrooms.

GUEST ACCESS
You have exclusive use of the main villa, including all living areas, a master and queen bedroom, TV room / 3rd bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, front lawn, plus 1 x off-street carpark in the shared parking area.

A shared gate also provides access to neighbouring accommodations, additional bathroom facilities, cabins and a turret annex, up stairs to the left of the villa, some of which can be in included in the booking subject to availability and prior arrangement. Unless explicitly discussed and agreed upon this area is private and NOT INCLUDED in your booking.

*Note if you haven't booked the entire property you may see other guest coming and going through the shared gate.

* There is also additional free parking on the street outside the property.

HOUSE RULES

* No smoking indoors.
* Quiet hours 10pm - 8am
* No parties or excessive noise unless agreed prior.
* The OPEN FIRE PLACES are NOT OPERATIONAL and must not be used - Please enjoy the WOOD BURNER in the nook next to the kitchen.
* No open flames indoors (candles, incense, etc)
* Only previously arranged guests may stay overnight.
* Pets only allowed by previous arrangement.
* No commercial photography.
* Please leave the property as you found it, tidy and clean, dishes done, and rubbish disposed of as instructed on check-out.