A Rich Past. Your Next Chapter

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People once came to Cardrona hoping to strike gold. Here, the rewards take a different shape: peaceful mornings beneath the mountains, afternoons beside the pool and a home with room for everyone to visit.

In a valley known for its expansive rural holdings, this manageable 4,047 sq m (more or less) property is a rare find. Established gardens, generous lawns and space for guests deliver the pleasures of a rural setting without the demands of a larger landholding. More time enjoying Cardrona, less time tending to it.

Taking its striking roofline from the contours of Mount Iron, the main residence feels firmly connected to the surrounding landscape. A spacious master bedroom, complete with en-suite, opens directly to the patio. Two additional bedrooms, one upstairs and one down, share the family bathroom. Living spaces open to an expansive patio and heated swimming pool, where uninterrupted views towards Mount Cardrona invite you to stay awhile. Summer lunches can stretch into the evening, with little reason to move beyond the garden gate. Diesel hydronic underfloor heating offers a warm welcome after a day on the slopes, while the open wood fire is a natural gathering point for swapping stories as the evening settles in.

The detached guest residence gives family and friends a place to settle into their own holiday rhythm. A private bedroom and open upper-level loft share a bathroom, while electric underfloor heating keeps the space welcoming through winter. Gather together when it suits, then retreat to your own quarters when the day is done. Adding an unexpected chapter is the ‘All Nations Hotel’, a replica of the original hotel in Cardrona that was destroyed by fire. Incorporating original materials recovered from the site, it celebrates the valley’s gold-mining heritage and gives the grounds a memorable focal point.

When adventure calls, Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Farm are within easy reach. The Cardrona Distillery, General Store and historic Cardrona Hotel are also close by for everyday essentials, a leisurely lunch or a well-earned toast.

Within 15 minutes’ drive of Wānaka and approximately 45 minutes from Queenstown International Airport, this is a mountain retreat that keeps you connected. Settle in permanently or make it the holiday home everyone looks forward to returning to, with space to share across generations and a story all its own.

Stake your claim. Contact us to arrange a private viewing.
*Boundary lines indicative only
** Some images have been digitally enhanced.

Deadline Sale: Closes 2.00 p.m. Thursday 10 December 2026 (unless sold prior)