Gill Ireland of Bayleys Real Estate has listed New Zealand’s Appleby House and Rabbit Island Huts for sale on behalf of Jane Cunliffe & John Slotemaker by way of Offers over NZD$4,200,000.00 + gst.

Appleby House and Rabbit Island Huts is a land and business package at the north of NZ’s South Island offering luxury accommodation and events, with multi-revenue streams all year plus future development and growth potential.

The property is conveniently positioned in a region that is growing in popularity, with increasing demand for accommodation and destinations that provide a unique experience. Located on the Waimea Plains with a 360-degree view to Mt Arthur, Richmond Ranges, and Waimea Estuary – the largest tidal estuary in New Zealand.

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The business offers holiday accommodation, group accommodation, accommodation & meeting space for corporate getaways, wellness and yoga retreats, wedding packages and venue(s) and accommodation for special occasions. It offers space for up to 14 couples or 16 individuals in paddock and park-like surrounds.

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There are five main offerings included in this sale. The first is Appleby House, a four bedroom, 380sqm* modern house in private isolation looking towards the Waimea Estuary. The second, positioned 40 metres across the park from Appleby House, is the Rabbit Island Huts, comprising six huts, including three with ensuites and three that use the shared bathroom hut. The third is the Rabbit Island Glamping tent for two and three people that has its own deck and BBQ outdoor area. Fourth is the Disability Unit which is an entirely self contained, 60sqm* with private access and a large bathroom suitable for wheelchairs. Lastly, there is the Banquet hall which is a multi-purpose 135sqm* space that caters for yoga, corporate meetings, and wedding receptions. *Approximate.

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 With the main lodge being designed by Leigh Briars, Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts is designed to allow for the lodge to be rented out on its own, with stylish design and features and a fully equipped commercial kitchen making it a popular venue for weddings and corporate gatherings.

The huts are charming, spacious and luxurious and offer great extra accommodation for large weddings as well as being a popular destination for visitors to the area. Tucked away along a path is the private glamping tent, offering guest all the fun of sleeping under canvas but maintaining the luxury.

Bayleys agent Gill Ireland told The Hotel Conversation, “this stunning property and business still has much more to offer, there have been plans drawn up for extra huts and this can be easily implemented with so much space available there is plenty of room to expand”

Located off of State Highway 6, Nelson, Richmond, and all the amenities of the city are in one direction with the Abel Tasman National Park the other way. Nelson Airport is approximately 20 minutes’ drive. Given the property's position on the Nelson Tasman Great Taste Trail, there is a variety of tantalising attractions in the area from art galleries, boutique shops, local fruit stalls, cafes, craft beer pubs, and winery restaurants.

To request a copy of the Information Memorandum please email the Bayleys Real Estate marketing agent Gill Ireland via the contact form below.

To view the listing or for more information click here. 

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