Ugbrooke Country Estate has a marked and illustrious place in New Zealand settler history. The home was started by the later Lord William Clifford of Ugbrooke in Devon, UK and completed by his cousin, Henry Vavasour where it later became a Vavasour family home for the next three generations. Named 'Ugbrooke' to reflect the family estate back home in Devon, Ugbrooke is currently a family home and boutique bed and breakfast. This iconic triple brick home located 25 minutes south of Blenheim in the Awatere Valley has been lovingly restored and earthquake strengthened. The heritage home is set on six hectares, an elevated yet sheltered site accompanied with picturesque scenery many would desire. The home offers eleven generous bedrooms, complete with ensuites. A self-contained two-bedroom apartment is located at the back of the house with original kitchen, once being the 'Servants quarters'. Sophistication and quality-design has been reflected throughout, with unique yet modernized rooms and amenities.

The homes European style is exhibited throughout the dining, billiard and conservatory rooms allowing endless options throughout. The addition of eight heat pumps, pellet fires and two large solar hot water systems ensure luxury comfort all year round.

Opportunities at this iconic home are not just limited to a wonderful history filled home, the grounds are accompanied with a large inground solar-heated swimming pool, sand equestrian arena, stables, work sheds and landscaped grounds which will keep the outdoor-types fulfilled.

Vendors who have resided at Ugbrooke have put a vast amount of effort into the making of this magnificent property, the time has come for the current owners to pass on the mantel to the next owners to be part of this home's history. The opportunities for this prestigious lifestyle property are limitless with large private family estate, additional accommodation, small vineyard and lifestyle options, do not give it a second thought as a property of this calibre rarely come to the market.