The restoration of the original homestead was truly a labour of love, from the rebuilding of the sunken piles to the perfect matching of the rotten veranda. It was a process of recycling the old native timbers where possible and sourcing timbers from elsewhere, then cutting them to shape in the joinery factory. We now…

The initial idea of changing a few internal fittings morphed gradually into a 3 year project to add Jacqueline’s exquisite style to this homestead. Resulting in restoring the heritage of this lovely Hawke’s Bay icon, the house is now a stunning property. The addition of a beautiful cottage, stables, gym and pool draws this wonderful…