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Hadleigh Boutique Accommodation Click for Audio/Video Hadleigh 13th April 2011 Prime Land for sale http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=388822970
January 2012 - We have arrived !
Here we are at Matangi, and beginning to make some sense of the chaos surrounding the unpacking process. Much of our belongings had been in various stages of storage since September 2010. It was with much trepedation that we opened each box . We marvelled that some quite fragile pieces had survived in tact others fared less well. 'It's only stuff' ' became our catch cry. The furniture unfortunately did not escape unscathed, the irony is that much of this we believe was inflicted on the last stage of its journey from Porirua to Matangi. The trucking company had assessed the load some weeks earlier and seconded their largest articulated truck but found that after stowing our goods ex the Porirua depot there was insufficient room for the Waikanae cottage contents let alone the workshop at Te Horo. Much pushing , replacing realigning and general shoving ensued . We witnessed this in dismay until finally the chap in charge announced he had 'done his back in' and that a second truck was required. This arrived an hour or so later and the remainder was stowed into it , but as we feared the damage was done. We are now accessing and photographing the result, although specifically insured for transit at some considerable expense we believe this will not be honoured fully or at any time in the near future ( we are still waiting on pay out from February 2011's event.) We have retained NZInsurance Company through out as switching companies is fraught, no insurer we take on a new client from the'quake zone plus NZI is part of the large international IAG group. Grrr, I have had my grump, on to much brighter things. We wish to thank all those who so graciously took time over this busy festive season to wish us well in our new home . We had no idea there were so many watching over us, it is truly a global village these days . We will never ever again hesitate to connect with people who have suffered a misfortune , family tragedy, sorrow or affliction. Often one feels it is not right to intrude , perhaps we do not know them well or we are perceived to be preying on the misfortune of others , how wrong we have been . It has been the support and kindness shown that has given us the fortitude to carry on , we thank you all. The new 'Hadleigh' is lovely, the little native kingfishers dart around, the pukeko troll amongst the pastures , there are bright coloured parrots, while noisy plovers and black & white magpies break the silence . Holly peers through the next door fence bewildered, eeek, sheep!! All will be well, we will find a place for everything , the stained glass came through with just two casualties, we believe the kauri carvings will fit well, a nod to the past . The electronic gates will arrive from Christchurch next week,as will the old gas street lamp and pump for the bird bath and pond (no pond -yet! ).We have the 'Hadleigh' brass plaque ,we need a plinth I cry, and theres nothing to hang the gates on ! All in good time says Jon, he's off right now to buy a ride on mower. I trust it won't be Porsche powered!! Talk soon, our very best wishes for 2012 Love to all Jon & Shirley Here are our new contact details : Jon & Shirley Warring P.O. Box 105 Matangi Waikato 3260 New Zealand Phone/Fax: TBA Mobile: 027 497 2871 Email:jon.warring@xtra.co.nz Website: www.hadleigh.co.nz Our physical address : Jon & Shirley Warring 'Hadleigh,' 276 Matangi Road, Matangi. Waikato. On Google earth - it is marked 'Hadleigh' if you put in 276 Matangi Road NZ
Discover "Hadleigh" in the Heart of Christchurch
Vacations are about discovering places that are fascinating and different. It’s great to have experiences that create their own very special memories .
Hadleigh is an Historic Listed Property. Built in 1904 , it is a superb example of Arts & Crafts architecture You will immediately connect with the ambience that makes Hadleigh truly unique.
Hi – my name is Jon Warring , my wife Shirley and I are owners and curators of Hadleigh, it is our home. We discovered Hadleigh back in 1998 it was modestly advertised in the NZ B&B book, and would prove to be a low key escape from our respective business careers . It was a lovely old property in an ideal location it was : - Warm comfortable, very understated - Surrounded by Rambling Gardens and Beautiful trees - A Short Walk to the CBD , Shops Restaurants, Hagley Park and Cultural Precinct. - A Great Base for Day Trips to numerous Coastal , Mountain and Winery areas. We were so enchanted that in a few short months we relinquished our careers in Auckland and, although not initially for sale, we negotiated the purchase of Hadleigh. The intent was to set up a home based Business Planning Facility from this central location. Just a short month after our arrival Shirley was diagnosed with cancer . Our first instinct was to return to family and friends in Auckland but Shirley found Hadleigh very therapeutic, she enjoyed the gardens and, like many facing their nemisis became less business and more people oriented. Plans for the Strategic Planning Facility were abandoned, we resolved to share our special place with overseas visitors . This was sparked by our own experience,we understood a frenetic schedule could exhaust the most seasoned traveller, Hadleigh would offer a brief respite. The stumbling block was that we had no hosting experience so We decided to welcome guests as we would our friends and family . It was such a pleasure connecting with people from all parts of the globe , so much so that it became the start of an amazing journey –
Since that time we have sought to :
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P.S We invite you to enjoy our hospitality and share with us our special place, featured on the cover of the Australian "Country Style" magazine .
"Hadleigh offers 5 star luxury accommodation near the heart of Christchurch."
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