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Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country.

Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country.

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Historic Hawkesbury Homestead 1883, set in 13 private acres, beautiful gardens.
The pool 2024. A great place to be on a hot summer's day.
Full sized tennis court with rackets and balls provided.
Downstairs master bedroom is large and spacious, with 4 poster  bed and en suite
Downstairs en suite with claw foot bath and tiled shower.

Overview of Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Blenheim, Marlborough
  • Popular LocationOmaka Aviation Heritage Centre9 min drive
  • Popular LocationOmaka Classic Cars9 min drive
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeymour Square13 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country.

Located in the heart of New Zealand's premier wine district, this beautiful Historic Homestead, overlooking a vineyard, is exclusively yours to enjoy. Hawkesbury was built in 1883 and has been tastefully restored in a country casual way. Set on 13 private acres, in a quiet valley neighboring the famous Marlborough wine trail and cycle route, Hawkesbury is one of the oldest character Homesteads in Marlborough. The history of the property and park like grounds with century old trees, create a timeless romantic setting from a bygone era. Ideal for just a couple or as a luxury recreational retreat for an entire family or group. It is complete with its' own private swimming pool, full size tennis court and bicycles. There are 5 bedrooms, 3 with private ensuits , 1 shared bathroom and a powder room. The grand master downstairs has a carved 4 poster bed, and en-suite with luxurious tiled shower, over sized claw foot bath and its' own private entrance. Upstairs, there are 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms, 3 open onto a spacious tiled veranda. We only accept 8 guests so 2 rooms can be used by single people. There are beautiful views overlooking the rose gardens, paddocks and vineyards, through to the distant surrounding mountains. The lounge features 12 foot ceilings, a large open fireplace and library. Directly adjoining this room is the sun-drenched dining room which flows directly onto a covered veranda with additional alfresco dining. This area overlooks the tennis court and magnificent eucalyptus trees. The sunny pool and courtyard area features another large covered veranda with circular table and barbecue. Ideal for evening alfresco dining with views to the lighted pool, fruit trees and park like grounds. Come home each day to the huge farm house kitchen after exploring vineyards, beaches, golfing, trout or deep sea fishing, hiking, biking, cycling, horse riding or just relax by the pool after a game of tennis. There is an 18 hole golf course 5 minutes away and 4 bicycles are provided to ride through the vineyards. Numerous wineries (over 60), producing Marlborough's world famous Sauvignon Blanc and other excellent wines, are only minutes away from this unique property. e.g. Villa Maria, Brancott, Highfield, Cloudy Bay, Alan Scotts, Wither Hill, Montana and Hunters,just to name a few. Many fine restaurants are also close by and you will soon see why Marlborough is considered NZ's 'Gourmet Province. Located in a peaceful rural valley, you are ideally situated to explore the upper half of the South Island. You are only 5 minutes from a small market town (Renwick), 15 minutes from Blenheim, (Marlboroughs main centre), 8 minutes from the local Blenheim airport, and 30 minutes from Picton and the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. To the South is Kaikoura, with world class whale watching and swimming with the dolphins center, to the west you are 90 minutes from the arts and crafts of Nelson, southwest is the high country and trout fishing in the Lakes. The airport has many daily direct/short flights to Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. This Historic Homestead, with its full facilities and surrounding acreage ensures a long lasting memory of peace, privacy and timeless tranquility.
Keywords: Villa/Homestead

Property manager

Lynda Kelly

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
For private events, contact the property owner.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: For private events, contact the property owner.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hawkesbury

This villa is located in Hawkesbury. Renwick Museum and Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Isabel Vineyard and Highfield Estate.

What's nearby

  • Renwick Museum - 3 min drive
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 8 min drive
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 9 min drive
  • Omaka Classic Cars - 9 min drive
  • Seymour Square - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Fancy Cow - 7 min drive
  • The Vines Village - 7 min drive
  • Woodbourne Tavern & Motel - 3 min drive
  • Boom Town Beer Garden - 5 min drive
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. located?

Situated in Hawkesbury, this villa is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Isabel Vineyard and within 3 miles (5 km) of Highfield Estate and Cellier Le Brun. Renwick Museum and Bike 2 Wine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Anthony H.

Fantastic holiday
Homestead, quiet, beautiful gardens, very comfortable. Appliances a little old, but this did not detract from the overall fantastic holiday experience. We highly recommend for a group getaway in the beautiful Marlborough region. You won’t be disappointed as my wife wasn’t! Owners lovely!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

5/5 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Blenheim
If you appreciate historic settings, privacy, beautiful gardens and great location for visiting wineries this is the place for you! Our hosts were gracious and informative regarding the house and property. Comprehensive written guide for the house was very helpful. We would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
The house and grounds were amazing, so private and peaceful. We loved our week away with our family playing games and enjoying the surroundings. There were fruit trees and a wee vege garden and our adult children loved the tennis court and pool. The hostess was very accommodating and knowledgable about not only the property but the area in general.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Mary S., Princeton, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanting Historic Home
What a privilege to stay at Hawkesbury Homestead! It is a gorgeous historic home with enormous windows offering views of the glorious grounds, gardens, trees, birds, bunnies and bees. We were all instantly enchanted. There is plenty to do: swim, play tennis, ride bikes, wander the grounds which are like an arboretum, meander down the country road, look at the vineyards and enjoy the gardens. Everything from bikes to a yoga mat to tennis racquets and balls and a fully stocked kitchen are carefully provided by hostess Stacey. Thoughtful touches abound, including fresh flowers throughout, wonderful beds and towels, soaps etc etc. Stying at Hawkesbury Homestead is like heaven on earth - we stayed two nights, and our only improvement would have been to stay much, much longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/5 Good

David S., Near San Jose, CA

Unique, historic, funky, relaxing and fun
My wife and I stayed at this unique property for four nights in mid-Jan 2018. Hawkesbury Homestead's curb presence is outstanding; it's a beautiful looking home in an idyllic setting with large trees, flowers everywhere, and a vineyard just past the adjoining pasture. The owners are both very engaging and friendly and we enjoyed a glass of their own sauvignon blanc and some cheeses with them right after we arrived. There's a saltwater pool and a tennis court too. Just walking the grounds was very relaxing and my wife and I very much enjoyed sitting on the one of the many decks and just watching the world go by. The house is close to many cellar doors who are more than happy to have a visitor, and we spent a day riding the Hawkesbury Homestead bikes to various wineries. There are few what I would call indrastructure issues however. First, the beds are just queen sized. My wife and I haven't slept on a queen sized mattress in 20 years and the smaller size took a little getting used to. There is no air conditioning either and only one door and one small window has a screen, meaning bugs will come in, especially if you leave a window open and have a light on at night. It is an old house (built in 1883), and these are some of the issues that our ancestors faced. But this house seems to be pretty well insulated, and we found that we could capture the morning coolness all day and night. The kitchen works just fine and we grilled some lamb, sausages and pork over three nights after we acquired these items at the local farmers' market. There are tons of things to do nearby too and we found that we ran out of time to get to everything we wanted to see and try. Looking back I would give our entire Marlborough area experience five stars. We very much enjoyed staying at Hawkesbury Homestead too. My wife and I have rented many homes around the world and found this one to have a very unique personality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

About the host

Hosted by Lynda Kelly

Host profile image
The Homestead was originally built by Cyrus Goulter in 1883. His son Charles raised a large family at Hawkesbury and was famous for breeding Merino sheep. The property remained in the Goulter family for over a hundred years. My husband and I bought the property many years ago and have enjoyed renovating and maintaining this historic Homestead, so that it is now back to a lovely country casual style. We love to travel, enjoy adventure and hospitality, and take real delight in having guests from all over the world enjoy Hawkesbury.

Why they chose this property

I had grown up in Marlborough and on returning I knew the Hawkesbury Valley was a place I wanted to live. The historic nature of the Homestead and beauty of the area, with the Homestead's 13 acres, large grounds and 100-year-old trees were very impressive. Hawkesbury is situated in a quiet valley, with no through roads, surrounded by vineyards and farms. Through all seasons it is a wonderful place to live.

What makes this property unique

This is a unique opportunity to experience the peace, tranquility and timelessness of a Historic Homestead. The setting includes 13 acres, century old trees in park like grounds, fruit trees, private swimming pool and tennis court, that are exclusively yours to enjoy, with beautiful views of mountains and vineyards.

Languages:

English
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