Maungaraupi is a wonderful example of the endurance of timeless beauty and function, quintessential turn-of-the-century New Zealand still enjoyed in the modern day.

The distinctive style of famous British-New Zealand architect Charles Natusch is stamped everywhere on Maungaraupi. Built in 1906 in solid rimu, matai and totara for 3000 pounds, immense effort and attention to detail went into the design and construction; for example, the timber was seasoned for three years. The magnificent home was built for William Swainson Marshall Esq and his wife Elizabeth by Marton local James McChesney.

Sitting on over 23 hectares of farmland, the spacious 836-square-metre property was designed in the popular Tudor Revival style favoured by the architect Charles Natusch, with characteristics of the growing Arts and Crafts influence.

With a lifetime of varied use, the estate has seen days as a working farm, much loved family home, iconic farm stay and private function centre.

In 1987, Maungaraupi Homestead was recognised as a Category 1 Historic Place by the New Zealand Heritage List (Rārangi Kōrero). Thank you for your interest in this lovely home. We are currently not taking bookings. Please check back soon for updates.