– Retirees snap up Auckland house with swimming pool and tennis court for under $700K<\/a><\/p>\nThe lodge has been fully operational for the past three seasons, is five-star rated, and listed on high-end rental sites, including Major Domo and Touch of Spice, Luxury Escapes. At the time of writing, it was listed on Luxury Escapes for $981 per night and direct from the Maison Blanc Lodge for $1127 per night.<\/p>\n
Whitehouse said the lodge appealed to North American clientele, especially businesspeople. \u201cMost of the clients are big offshore businesspeople,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have had lots of famous guests. We have had top-end DJs like Netsky and Cyril. They tour around New Zealand on a holiday, and our destination is always chosen.” <\/p>\n
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Belgian DJ Netsky is one of the many stars who have stayed at Maison Blanc Lodge. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n
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The property boasts stunning views. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n
Whitehouse said he hoped that the new Active Investor Plus visa, which allows foreigners to buy $5m-plus properties, would be beneficial. \u201cWe are eyeing that up as well, because it fits what the Government wants. We want investment to get the country going again. Unless you are investing, we are not going to get movement for a long time. What they are doing is exceptionally good, and the sooner they do it, the better, so people can get more work, and life can be better for everybody.\u201d <\/p>\n
Whitehouse said he had chosen New Zealand Sotheby\u2019s International Realty to market the property because of its international reach. “That is why we brought Sotheby\u2019s on. They are an international brand. There will be an avenue for New Zealanders to buy this as well.\u201d <\/p>\n
Much as he loves the property, Whitehouse said it was time to move on. \u201cI am going to live on the water with my dog. I will be buying a 65-foot launch, and we are going to live on it full-time. Go to the islands for the winter, go and catch the marlin, and enjoy life without too much stress.\u201d <\/p>\n
Listing agent Louise De Martin told OneRoof that the property had attracted a lot of interest. \u201cI’ve had so much engagement and calls from local people looking at it from a business perspective. I’ve had some international interest already. It shows that unique properties and good imagery can attract strong interest. It’s really refreshing to have something so unique,” she said. <\/p>\n
She said that the property itself was a \u201cfascinating scenario\u201d. \u201c[Neil] lived there and grew up there. There are huge emotional ties to the site and the location, as you can imagine. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe’s actually been able to elevate it into a fantastic proposition. It’s so unique, it almost feels like a piece of Queenstown has been brought to the Wait\u0101keres. It’s really tapping into what is a real focus for a lot of people now – wellness and the work-life balance.\u201d <\/p>\n
She said buyers also had an opportunity to acquire the adjoining property, at 35\u202fKohu Road, and elevate both the scale and exclusivity of the lodge. <\/p>\n
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