48 | DEVELOPMENT Peninsula Hill T T Aimee Wilson Peninsula Hill adding to amenities One of the main features of the next stage is a rustic-style restaurant designed to blend in with the landscape. One of Queenstown’s premium subdivisions, Peninsula Hill, not only offers well-sited sections, soon it will also have an understated but elegant restaurant built on the western edge of the development. Now in its third stage, there is a lot of history in this Kelvin Heights development, owned by the Mee family since the 1960s, and now looked after by brother and sister, Liz Dickson and Mike Mee. It has been quite a journey since the development first opened up in 2018, starting with just 17 sections, the second stage four years later offering another 17 sections ranging from 1000sqm to 3694sqm and only one of those sites remain on market. Colliers Otago agent Fred Bramwell says those purchasing the sections were a mixture of Australians, Singaporeans, New Zealand expats and a portion of local buyers as well. Some planned to move from nearby Jack’s Point for a bigger view and more sunshine. Fred says the Mee family always wanted to develop the land slowly, carrying on the legacy of their parents. “The land is too important to them and so they want control over the development.” While it isn’t a gated community, there are well-thought-out design guidelines to keep a premium product theme throughout the subdivision. One of the main features of the next stage is a rustic-style restaurant designed to blend in with the landscape using recycled corrugated iron, natural stone and native timbers. Building is planned to get underway in July/August 2025 after resource consent was granted before Christmas 2024. “It’s a real destination site. The developers have worked hard and have committed to cycleways and footpaths. It’s a premium offering for people,” says Fred. He says an impressive grand entrance will be formed to access the recently released stage 3 sections, as well as any future stages. Situated to the west of stage one, sections in stage three range from 1298sqm to 1998sqm, and range in price from $1.85 million. The majority of sections come with a fully engineered platform ready for the buyer to start building. All sites are north facing with all-day sun and expansive views. There will also be common areas, native plantings and fencing established on-site, which takes the subdivision to another level. “These are some of the biggest drawcards for the buyer,” Fred says. There will be fruit trees, vegetable gardens and, potentially, a glass house amongst a village hub. The Mee family name is linked to some of the most iconic pieces of land in the Whakatipu District. Frank Mee (1922-2018) purchased the remote Branches Station deep in the Shotover Valley in 1964. This was followed by a purchase of the Kawarau Falls Station in 1960. Included in this purchase was Peninsula Hill, with its prominent position on Lake Whakatipu. Operating for over 20 years in the Southern Lakes region, Civil Construction is known for its innovative and sustainable solutions for local construction problems. For this particular development, various rock breaking techniques were utilised, complying with relevant noise emission levels for the surrounding neighbourhood. Civil Construction consistently prioritised environmental considerations in every decision and action taken on site, ensuring sustainability was at the heart of all operations. For example, utilisng hay mulching for erosion control to allow continuous ground stabilisation and grass establishment through the winter months. 0800 0800 04 | office@civilconstruction.co.nz | www.civilconstruction.co.nz | 145 Frankton-Ladies Miles Highway, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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