Mill Road, Kaikoura, Marlborough

For the first time, this remarkable property is being offered to the open market as a private home.Known for generations as The Old Convent, this is a place shaped by time, care and community. From the moment you arrive, there is a sense that this land has been loved and that it still has more to give.Mature trees, planted over a century ago, frame the grounds and create a feeling of calm and a sense of slowness. A teddington chip circular driveway gently leads you home, where the restored three-bedroom residence sits quietly within its surroundings. Inside, oak floors and Mokum linen drapes bring warmth and softness, blending heritage character with everyday comfort. It is elegant without being precious, a home that feels immediately settled and welcoming.The renovation has been approached with respect and restraint, allowing the building's history to remain present while supporting modern living. Outside, original brick details and a beautiful arched feature speak to the past, while the grounds invite exploration and possibility. A newly built four-bay implement shed provides generous storage or workspace, and established vegetable gardens sit protected at the rear, ready to be enjoyed.First established in the early 1900s as a Catholic school funded by the Notre Dame des Missions Sisters, this land has long been a place of gathering, learning, and connection. Although the original school buildings were lost in the 2016 earthquake, the spirit of the place remains. Locals still speak fondly of their time here, and that sense of shared memory is something you can feel.The current owners share;"It never felt like we truly owned it, more that we were looking after it. Living here for the past seven years has been incredibly special. The trees, the birdlife, the openness of the land… it's unlike anywhere else. We've hosted family, imagined future possibilities, and even landed a helicopter on the front lawn. It's a place that stays with you."This is more than a home. It is an opportunity to step into a story already written - and to carry it forward with care.Now ready for its next chapter, The Old Convent awaits a new custodian who understands the value of heritage, space and meaning.