The Villa, Johns Way, Martinborough, South Wairarapa

Calling all artists, writers and romantics

A rare opportunity exists to secure a slice of Martinborough's history. Sitting on a hilltop amongst a grove of century-old English heritage trees, The Villa would make an amazing artist's studio, writer's retreat or honeymoon hideaway. Converted from a schoolhouse, this historic one bedroom cottage of 68 square metres (more or less) was once part of the founder of Martinborough's Huangaroa farm and was built sometime between 1887 and 1905.

The 1.08 hectare (more or less) fully fenced section, comes complete with views to the Tararuas and has a wonderful country aspect. There's room for pets and ponies and the property has previously been run as a very successful homestay. Just a five minute drive, along the river, from the thriving wine village of Martinborough, the property has excellent potential to extend.

Viewings strictly by appointment