For over two decades, the team of Rod and Cindy MacIvor, have developed exceptional and award winning wines, not only under their own Marsden Estate label, but producing and bottling some of Northland's most notable vintages.

They have hosted guests in their stunning lakeside restaurant and delivered exemplary parings of wines, food and hospitality, enshrining Marsden Estate in New Zealand's top records. 

Now it is time to move on - to relinquish this legacy to a new generation of winemakers, who they have trained, under the direction of a new owner.

Brokering agent Chester Rendell of Sotheby's exclusively told Williams Media, "This is a great opportunity to own, arguably, the top vineyard/winery/restaurant in the Bay of Islands – the Marsden Estate brand is well respected and there an opportunity to expand the overall business – for example running the restaurant at night." 

"From a tourism perspective visitor numbers are on the up and the government is now investing in infrastructure and projects in the North that will add to the visitor experience."

A complete package of vineyard, winery, restaurant, land and buildings including an owners three bedroom, two bathroom, two living room apartment with outside entertainment and separate entry. Plenty of scope to expand the business and the vineyard. Don't be put off by the effort needed to become familiar with the trade - vendor support and staff is available with key winemakers and staff wishing to remain.

More than 90 percent of all wines sold are through the cellar door with loyal clientele returning again and again to enjoy the fruits of the Marsden Estate's labours. Wine sales, tastings, tours and fabulous cuisine all relish a backdrop of mature subtropical landscape with a nudge to the Mediterranean. Stunning lakeside restaurant, with highly skilled chefs and waiting staff forms a cornerstone to a fully integrated business model. 

The town of Kerikeri and links to history tourism is just five minutes' drive and the Bay of Islands airport, a mere two minutes' drive. Exciting opportunities lie ahead for a new owner with dreams to expand the existing operation.

Click here to view the full listing on The Hotel Page.

To discuss the sale in further detail, phone or email Chester Rendell of Sotheby's Realty via the below contact details.

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