A 107-year-old New Zealand property, described by outlets as a “castle,” is now available to stay in after a major restoration. The home had been near-derelict before work began, and its transformation is linked to the television series Grand Designs New Zealand.
Multiple outlets report the restoration cost is about $9.2 million. The property’s backstory is presented as part of its appeal, with coverage emphasizing how it has been brought back from disrepair while retaining its historic character. Two sources tie the discovery and broader audience awareness to the Grand Designs New Zealand episode, which showcases the renovation process.
While the articles share the same core details—age, condition prior to restoration, cost, and the availability of stays—each outlet frames it through its own lifestyle angle. The Sydney Morning Herald and Brisbane Times focus on the novelty of booking a unique heritage stay, while The Age likewise highlights the property’s transformation and the TV link, without introducing materially different facts.
