Lot 2, 18 Kahikatea Drive, Kinloch, Taupō

A Kinloch legacy estate above Lake Taupo

Set high above the sparkling Western Bays of Lake Taupō, Lot 2 in Scarlet Drive presents one of New Zealand's most compelling lifestyle and development opportunities. Spanning approximately 2.27 hectares (more or less) of elevated, gently contoured land, this extraordinary estate commands uninterrupted panoramic views across the lake to the volcanic peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro — a landscape of rare scale and beauty that captivates in every season.

Positioned within the prestigious Kinloch enclave, just 20 kilometres from Taupō CBD, this tightly held property offers the perfect balance of privacy, luxury and future potential. At its heart sits a substantial cedar-clad, four-bedroom residence, expertly designed to embrace the surrounding scenery with expansive glazing, soaring ceilings and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Warm timber finishes, sophisticated entertaining spaces and absolute tranquillity create a home of understated elegance and international appeal.

The home features a recently enhanced 75sqm (approximately) garage addition incorporating a workshop, plant room and drying room, the estate has been thoughtfully curated for both refined rural living and practical functionality.

This is not simply a luxury lifestyle property — it is a landmark landholding with exceptional long-term value.

Purposefully designed for self-sufficiency and sustainability, the estate features an advanced off-grid energy system including extensive solar generation, battery storage, Starlink connectivity and backup generation capability. A heated swim jet pool with electric cover and submerged treadmill, spa complex, greenhouse, helicopter landing area and a future American barn-style shed site.

Kinloch itself has become an increasingly sought-after international destination — renowned for its championship Jack Nicklaus Golf Course, world-class trout fishing, boating, hiking and relaxed lakeside lifestyle.

Offered for sale at $3,995,000, Lot 2 Scarlet Drive off Kahikatea Drive in the new Seven Oaks Terraces is an exceptionally rare opportunity to secure one of Kinloch's finest elevated estates — a property of scale, sophistication and future promise seldom seen in the New Zealand market.