Key Takeaways
- Westhaven Retreat in Mangarākau, Tasman, has sold for $20 million after a six-year search for new owners.
- The 330ha property includes a luxury lodge, private forest, and working farm, and was purchased by a New Zealand family who plan to make it their permanent home.
- The new owners will continue to run the farm and keep up the conservation work on the property.
- The sale price sets a record for Tasman and is one of the highest this year.
- The property has been used as a backdrop for several reality TV shows, including Korean reality show Master in the House and survivalist reality series Tracked.
Introduction to Westhaven Retreat
Westhaven Retreat, a luxury lodge located in Mangarākau, Tasman, has been sold for $20 million after a six-year hunt for new owners. The 330ha property, which includes a private forest and a working farm, was purchased by a New Zealand family who plan to make it their permanent home. The sale price sets a record for Tasman and is one of the highest this year. The property has been used as a backdrop for several reality TV shows, including Korean reality show Master in the House and survivalist reality series Tracked.
The Property’s History
The property was purchased by Monika and Bruno Stompe in 1991, when it was just a farm. The couple built a seven-bedroom home on the property and turned it into a bed and breakfast in 1997. The venture was so popular that they later built a 2732sqm lodge with eight guest suites, a 24-metre indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a yoga studio, and a library. The property, which charged guests over $1000 a night, had several brushes with fame over the years. The Stompes’ daughter, Monika, and her husband also lived on the property and helped run the farm. They also planted native trees and 110 ha of grassland on the property, which backs onto Kahurangi National Park.
The Sale of Westhaven Retreat
The vendors, Monika and Bruno Stompe, had had the property on and off the market since 2018, when it was listed with an asking price of $24m, before later dropping to $22.7m. New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty agent Karyn von Engelbrechten, who had the listing for the last two years, said the new owners loved the private location and spectacular home. The owners had initially wanted $24m for the lodge, but eventually settled for $20m. Von Engelbrechten said the new owners would continue to run the farm and keep up the conservation work on the property. "Their concern is to make sure the conservation aspect remains," she told OneRoof.
The New Owners’ Plans
The new owners, a New Zealand family, plan to make Westhaven Retreat their permanent home. They will continue to run the farm and keep up the conservation work on the property. The family is committed to maintaining the property’s natural beauty and ensuring that it remains a haven for native wildlife. The sale of Westhaven Retreat is a significant transaction in the Tasman region, and it sets a new benchmark for luxury properties in the area. The property’s sale price of $20 million is a record for Tasman and is one of the highest this year.
Conclusion
The sale of Westhaven Retreat is a significant transaction in the Tasman region, and it sets a new benchmark for luxury properties in the area. The property’s sale price of $20 million is a record for Tasman and is one of the highest this year. The new owners, a New Zealand family, plan to make Westhaven Retreat their permanent home and will continue to run the farm and keep up the conservation work on the property. The property’s natural beauty and its commitment to conservation make it a unique and special place, and it is likely to remain a popular destination for those seeking a luxury retreat in a beautiful and secluded location.
