508 Lake Hawea - Albert Town RoadWanaka
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Front of the house at dusk with its lights on, a gravel forecourt and plantings

Wanaka, Central Otago / Lakes District

508 Lake Hawea - Albert Town Road

Follow a babbling brook to the end of the driveway and arrive at this enchanting riverside hideaway where the Hawea River sets the rhythm of life.

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 3.93 hectares of land
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For sale $4,450,000

River House

River House.

With 140 metres of direct river frontage, this rare sanctuary offers the perfect blend of privacy, tranquillity, and natural beauty.

From the moment you arrive, soothing sounds of water, birdsong, and leaves rustling gently in the trees invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel the serenity of this magical setting. Another world, and yet only a few minutes from town.

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Land
3.93 ha (more or less)
Parking
10 more off the street
Sale
$4,450,000
Open plan living

The home

Two levels, made for living well.

Living area with sofas and a timber coffee table, open through glass doors to the garden

Living room

The River House itself is spacious and inviting with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a loft, and an office that provide room for family and guests. Open plan living integrates effortlessly with established parklike grounds where hidden nooks and sheltered spaces offer comfort with a deep connection to the landscape and the river.

Family room with leather sofas on a blue rug and a wood burner set in stone

Family room

Crafted in a timeless solid construction with exposed timber beams reclaimed from a West Coast wharf, the home’s character is as authentic as it’s setting. Outside, a separate one-bedroom cottage offers further flexibility for guests, caretakers, or extended family.

Family room under a vaulted timber ceiling, with a wood burner and stacked firewood

Family room and wood burner

More than a home, The River House is an opportunity. Fish from the front lawn, swim in your own private water hole, or cultivate the land to grow delicious crops or flowers. Whether you imagine a private family sanctuary, a boutique accommodation business, or a venue for special gatherings, this riverside retreat offers endless possibilities.

Aerial view of the house and grounds, with the river beyond the trees and hills in the distance

River House.

The film

See it in motion.

Take the tour of 508 Lake Hawea - Albert Town Road with Richard Woerlee and Sue Woerlee.

Location

Wanaka.

508 Lake Hawea - Albert Town Road is about 9 minutes’ drive from Wānaka’s town centre in light traffic.

It is in the enrolment zone for Hāwea Flat School.

New World Three Parks
8 min drive
Wānaka town centre
9 min drive

The homeSchoolsPlaces nearby

Everyday

Parks and walks

Getting around

  • Wānaka town centreThe lakefront9 min drive8.3 km
  • Queenstown AirportAirport74 min drive68.4 km

Walking and driving times are from the home, at an easy pace along footpaths and by road in light traffic, from OpenStreetMap routing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In zone, close to home.

The home is in the enrolment zone for Hāwea Flat School. Zones can change, so please confirm with each school.

  1. Years 1 to 6

    Hāwea Flat School

    State, co-educational primary · about 420 students

    7 min drive 7.4 km · 576 Camphill Road RD 2, Hawea Flat

    School website for Hāwea Flat School (opens in a new tab)

Zones checked against Ministry of Education enrolment zone data. School details and rolls from the Ministry’s schools directory. Walk times are at an easy pace along footpaths.

Viewings

Come and see it.

Walk through at an open home, or arrange a private viewing at a time that suits you.

Method of sale

$4,450,000

Open homes

No open homes are scheduled right now. Private viewings are available by appointment.

Private viewings

By appointment

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