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South of the Selwyn River, near the western shore of Waihora (Lake Ellesmere), lies a remarkable property described by Heritage New Zealand as 'one of Canterbury's finest country houses'. Evoking the romance of a bygone era with its tower, gables and Tudor arches, the three-storey home has a history befitting its grand appearance, hosting such distinguished guests as the author Dame Ngaio Marsh, Antarctic explorer Robert Scott and even the Duke of York (who became King George VI). Meadowbank Homestead was originally designed by architectural firm Collins and Harman and built in 1891 for George Edward Rhodes. Purchased by Tahu and Nelly Rhodes in 1923, a well-connected couple known for their love of entertaining, it was the site of many lavish parties. Now set on a picturesque estate of 10 hectares, the home underwent a substantial restoration and strengthening project designed and overseen by Cymon Allfrey Architect and engineers TM Consultants and Mike Wilton Consulting. The three-year project was completed in 2013 with design input from Jane Swinard Design, resulting in a comfortable home for contemporary living, while retaining its extraordinary character.
- Blending elements of various styles, Meadowbank is a romantic ode to English architecture, brimming with character features such as mock half timbering, Tudor arches, bay and oriel windows, a veranda and square tower (the 'turret').
- Built and loved by generations as a comfortable family home - for 80 years it has been under the ownership of just two families - this fairytale house is a functional and well-appointed house with 11 diesel radiators, five heat-pumps (three in bedrooms, two in living areas), gas and wood-burning fires, as well as a self-contained annex for extended family.
- Tailor-made for entertaining, with extraordinary living spaces including a casual family room with log-burner beside the kitchen, magnificent formal dining with gas fire, light and airy front drawing room, billiard room with Jetmaster open fire, library, a sitting room opening to the veranda, and the tower.
- Delightful open-plan kitchen, incorporating casual dining and flowing to family living, practical and modern, with ILVE gas cooktop/oven and a walk-in pantry plus butler's pantry, but designed in a traditional style perfectly in keeping with the character of the home.
- Seven bedrooms in the main residence, four with en suite bathrooms, including a master bedroom on the first floor with garden views and featuring a walk-through dressing room, tiled en suite and balcony access, plus main bathroom, office, laundry and wine cellar.
- Exquisite parklike gardens sheltered by mature trees and acknowledged as an arboretum (a notable collection of trees), the grounds also include a pond, three golf holes, tennis court, olive and fruit trees, two pony paddocks and six grazing paddocks, one 2-bay shed, one 3-bay shed, four-car garage, three-car carport and other outbuildings.