Stonefly Lodge offers a unique and rare opportunity to reside within an area of outstanding natural beauty in an architecturally designed, environmentally sustainable, quality home. Surrounded by 140 acres of private forest, the property was crafted from locally sourced timber and stone creating a warm, natural ambience whilst presenting luxurious spaces to relax and enjoy. Each room has been thoughtfully planned to maximize the incredible mountain and river views.
A stunning central entranceway leads the eye up to the cathedral ceilings and out through the sunken sunroom to the front terrace and beyond. One side of this open plan design is a well-stocked bar, cellar, library and games room warmed by a French designed, double-sided fireplace. This entertainment room leads directly out to a handy boot room, separate toilet and double bay garage. The bespoke, Maitai kitchen is an entertainer's dream with plenty of space and high-quality appliances. This wing also incorporates the master suite with its own lounge, large bedroom and ensuite bathroom with French doors leading out to the front lawn.
Upstairs the four double bedrooms each have a spacious ensuite (two with separate baths) and their own private balconies. Wake up to the chorus of Tuis, Fantails and Bellbirds and enjoy your morning coffee as you soak in the expansive views.
Stonefly Lodge is a prime example of a quality, self-sufficient lifestyle. The whole complex is powered entirely by solar energy and the water is sourced from an onsite spring with 75,000 liters of tank storage. The surrounding Valhalla Forest (registered with the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme) provides plenty of wood to keep the home warm and cozy as well as offering additional income in the future. The property provides an established orchard, vegetable and flower garden with glass houses. There are ducks, chickens, beehives and a family of alpacas to manage the vegetation. This is upscaled, off-grid living at its finest.
A two bedroom second dwelling sits by the riverbank overlooking fenced paddocks and next to extensive machinery and worksheds making this an ideal Manager's Cottage.
Stonefly Lodge has been run as a highly successful and award-winning flyfishing lodge and the property can be sold as a freehold going concern.
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NB: Purchasers who are not New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents need to take independent and qualified advice about their ability to purchase this property. Under the New Zealand Overseas Investment Act this land is viewed as “sensitive land” and consent by the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office will be required.

Further information is obtainable at: https://www.linz.govt.nz/overseas-investment