47 Maxs Way, Lower Shotover, Queenstown-Lakes, Otago, 9304, New Zealand
Laurel Bank House is an attractive lifestyle property, lovingly renovated to maintain the old charm it offers as one of Queenstown’s few remaining heritage houses. Situated on 2.0557 ha of land, this property offers good subdivision potential as well as the opportunity to carry on existing tourism activities and business. With the topography, planting, and the size of the area, it provides great privacy from nearby subdivisions and neighbours.
The original home was built in 1892 as a summer guest house. It was one of five boarding houses and three hotels listed in Stones Directory of 1892 in Queenstown, a number which increased to eight boarding houses in 1921. Of these original homes only Laurel Bank House and Hulbert House remain intact today. These early guest houses are evidence of the growth of tourism in New Zealand from the early days of “gold rush” times. Tourism remains the most important industry in Queenstown, and Laurel Bank House is still going strong providing a wonderful resting place for travellers.
In 2007, this house was moved to its current 5-acre site and lovingly restored to its former glory. Its owners ensured that the original style remained intact, with heritage fixtures and fittings throughout the home. Offering six bedrooms plus an office and four living areas, there’s plenty of room and potential within the home. With open fires, log burners, electric panel heaters plus radiators in place with the potential for central heating, everything has been thought of throughout its extensive renovations.
The expansive outdoor decking (approximately 90sm) has incredible mountain views in every direction, including Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Crown Terrace and Ben Lomond. The gardens are landscaped for easy maintenance, with native and fruit trees plus a large flat lawn.
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a slice of Queenstown’s history.
