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Historic lodge where Queen Mum stayed on the market

Greenhill lodge and estate are for sale.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 25 November 2025 | 4 min read

Who lives here?

Where on earth is this place?

The home is 128 years old.

What’s special about it?

Stephen and Charlotte Wilson, the owners of Greenhill Lodge and estate.

The Queen Mother with the lodge's then owners, Gladys and Dick Hudson.

It's not clear which room The Queen Mother stayed in, however she was a guest at the home for two days.

The home is constructed from heart totara, with matai floors and rimu paneling.

You can stay there?

The billiards room is one of the largest rooms in the house.

So why are they selling now?

The chef's kitchen can cater to guests and family.

There are plenty of spaces outside for informal dining, too.

How much will a place like this set me back?

The home has a wide, wrap-around verandah.

There's also a pool for those scorching Hawke's Bay summers

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