The Nelson Tasman region is the geographic center of New Zealand renowned for its stunning natural landscapes offering a range of activities from fishing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking. Boutique wineries, cellar doors and an arts and crafts community attract international and national visitors alike with a temperate, sunny micro-climate making it a popular year-round destination.
Positioned near three top National Parks (Kahurangi, Abel Tasman and Nelson Lakes), Falcon Ridge Estate is ideally located to enjoy all that Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South Island) has to offer. The ski fields at Rainbow, the golden sands of Kaiteriteri Beach and the inlets of the Marlborough Sounds are all within 1-2 hours drive.
Falcon Ridge Estate’s nearest township of Brightwater (named after the clarity of the Wairoa River) is the birthplace of pioneering physicist Lord Rutherford. The small, popular residential center has been highlighted within Tasman District Council′s Future Development Strategy as an area for managed intensification of housing development and new opportunities for business.
Richmond commercial center with all its amenities and services is a mere 10 minute drive. Nelson Airport (with daily flights to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland for international connections) and helicopter services is only a 20 minute drive away.
Versatile Country Estate Development
Falcon Ridge Estate is an outstanding, four title property spread over 42 hectares located in the stunning Nelson Tasman region. Since 2010, the landscape has been carefully contoured, expertly engineered and thoughtfully re-planted to create a park-like setting incorporating mature Totara forest, lakes, wetlands and native bush with walking and cycle tracks.
Historically a trophy award-winning vineyard, the property offers a myriad of other development opportunities, including (but not limited to):
• A personal luxury lodge
• An exclusive 4 lot gated community
• 50+ individual residential lots
• Reviving the renowned vineyard and create a complementary accommodation, cellar door and restaurant business
• Wedding and conference centre
The development already completed, approved and beneficial to all propositions includes:
• 2.2Km newly constructed dual carriageway highway-standard access roads and bridge
• 35 million litre dam and 8 units scheme with reticulated potable water storage to all building sites and irrigation for vineyard platforms
• Mains 400v underground power, fibre optic and satellite internet communications installed to all sites
• 10Km established walking and cycling tracks
• 350,000 native trees planted in over 20 ha with 14.22 ha ETS registration
• Rock line drainage, concrete culverts and engineered control of all stormwater discharge within and from the property.
In addition, the property also comprises a stylish, estate administration centre; a four bay machinery shed and workshops;, four bedroom, two bathroom house; two-bay Goldpine machinery shed and large separate workshop.
The north facing site is quiet and private yet only a five minute drive to Brightwater, 10 minutes to Richmond and 20 minutes to Nelson Airport.
The current owner has brought the skills and foresight to invest in the major infrastructure of the highest standard creating a primed canvas for an idyllic venture.
For a more detailed set of documents and a private viewing, please contact:
Karyn von Engelbrechten on +64 22 581 5776 or Steve Kelso on +64 29 232 3229
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
