 Detached house
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Sleeps 9
Swimming in the superb Waikato River
Located Centre North Island
Airport 0-10 kms
Currently operating as a boutique four star luxury fishing lodge, Taupo Garden Lodge is elegant and, some say, Frank Lloyd Wright-ish in style. The 3,000 sq ft. (280 m2) construction consists two upmarket guest accommodation suites (both suites with exclusive bathrooms) offering generous living areas.
Views from the house & garden dramatically highlight the central plateau mountains rising in the south. The fishing lodge theme is simple, with cream walls, NZ 'rimu' wood trim and panelling, dark adzed Oregon beams, a massive fireplace, and sunroom off the dining room with a lovely view of one pond and waterfall. Permission has been granted by the local Council for further additions.
For sale for the first time in 41 years, this 9685m2 property (2.4
acres) is contained within the upmarket suburb of Rangatira Park Residential Estate (widely known as the best environmental development in Taupo).
Situated just two kilometres from Lake Taupo township and upriver 2.5k from Huka Lodge, Taupo Garden Lodge offers spectacular views of the Waikato River and 100 kilometres southward to the World Heritage 3,000m high mountains & Tongariro National Park.
Visit the Lake Taupo website www
.laketauponz.com to see more of this world famous fishing region. Entry to the lodge is secure, protected by a wrought iron, electronically controlled gated system. The buildings themselves are rendered private by the many mature shrubs and trees (large trees planted by the owners over 40 years, of which some are more than 60 feet high) and contained in a delightful 2 acre mature flower garden, with masses of
birds, Rhododendrons, Camellias and perennials in stunning profusion around three ponds and a waterfall, grass tennis court, private access to the river for fishing and swimming, and a short 1 kilometre river walk to town. The quality of this garden is truly outstanding - all creating a tranquil and restorative atmosphere. This is the Taupo Garden Lodge experience. This premium property is suited to those who require
security, space, a mature environment, and supreme privacy very close to town. In particular, it is a haven for children. The small fishing lodge operation takes the form of a semi-retirement business, offering dinner, bed & breakfast, at a rate of £209 per couple per night.
The sale price of £670,000 includes goods and services tax of £74,440 which can be claimed back if the business is continued. However, if the business opportunity is not
required, the owner may simply use this large house for a beautiful home, with the opportunity later to subdivide (without loss of privacy) and benefit from land sales. More land and outbuildings are available to expand the lodge operation to a small luxury hotel close to town. |
