527 Burnside Road

Architecturally distinctive historic Homestead located just 20 minutes drive from Oamaru close to the popular A2O Cycle trail, offering an authentic glimpse into Victorian Oamaru including the Servants' bells still working, a Butlers pantry and a Maids' scullery. This Scottish Gentleman's mansion circa 1900 is highly decorative with an elaborate gable facade and return verandas. Internally, 25 rooms revolve around an octagonal great hall, lit by cathedral like rose glass clerestory windows. The hall is a feature unique to Burnside, not found in any other New Zealand registered historic villa. Burnside Homestead was erected by John Forrester Reid, the eldest of 12 Elderslie Estate children, where he resided with his family until 1928. Only 2 owners have lovingly cared for and maintained this unique homestead since. An expansive parkland covers the approx 5 Ha estate, with sheltered gardens creating a micro climate within. There is so much potential here, as a grand home, or exclusive guest resort which includes the added options of rare internationally significant antiques original to the Scottish Elderslie endowments featured in the formal Burnside rooms. The multi complex Homestead includes 5 guest bedrooms with en-suites. 3 further bedrooms cater for family or guests in the original Servants Quarters, and there is a detached fully refurbished Coach House with 3 bedrooms and full facilities. The Homestead's kitchen has been extensively refurbished to commercial standards, and there's an upstairs managers apartment with full facilities. Out buildings include 3 vehicle garaging in the historic barn, 3 room dairy unit, tools, wood and storage sheds. The property has resource consent for 30 visitor vehicles, allowing up to 50 guests in attendance. This is a unique opportunity to become part of this grand home's vibrant history, and its new strategic location in the heart of the proposed UNESCO Vanished World/Waitaki Whitestone Geopark adding to the historic significance of the Elderslie/Burnside stories.