 Traditional twist - Holme Station
Homestead
Nestled into the Hunter Hills, Holme Station
Homestead is one of Canterbury’s best kept secrets.
Founded in 1864, the 10,000 square foot homestead
was originally the heart of one of the first and
largest pioneer farms, commanding over 80,000
acres and running over 42,000 sheep. The centre of
the local community, Holme Station was the scene
of numerous balls, hunts and various music and
social events that defined the Victorian age in local
agriculture.
The original Homestead was sadly burnt down in
1910 and the replacement homestead was built by
the Elworthy family in 1912 using a Lutyens Arts and
Crafts style. The homestead is a sister property to the
Royal Sydney Golf Club.
The current owners purchased the homestead in
2002, when it was in a state of disrepair, with a desire
to restore it to its original grandeur and capture
the ambience of days gone by while ensuring that
their modern guests should also enjoy all the finest
luxuries of the modern age. Today the homestead
sits comfortably in its own 17 acres of landscaped
gardens, offering a haven for up to eight couples to enjoy a birthday, wedding or family retreat.
In keeping with the traditional style, the colour
palette also reflects the rich tones of the era, with
Resene Lusty (rich orange red) in the dining room,
a bedroom in Resene Tuscany (dusty orange terracotta) and another in
Resene Putty (strong cream), soothing tones of
Resene Spanish White (complex neutral) in the library and pool rooms
and the warm soft Resene Half Merino (milky
off-white) on ceilings. All wall areas are finished in
Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen, a tough washable
waterborne enamel, ideal for high wear and tear
and guest areas.
Luckily Holme Station has sailed through the
earthquakes with very little damage. The owners
put this down to the strength of the original design
elements dating back to 1912 as well as the modern
reinforcing, which was built in during the 2002/03
refurbishment.
For guests, a visit to the Holme Station Homestead
is a welcome escape from city life and a chance to
immerse themselves in traditional style while still
enjoying the best of today.
www.holmestation.co.nz
Painting Contractor: Paul Simpson, Decor Wise Painting and Decorating
Resene Representative: Melanie Tracy,
South Canterbury Trade Sales Representative
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