Visit the Broadgreen Historic House website here.
Isel House
Isel House is one of Nelson’s finest heritage house experiences, set in a picturesque English-style park. It is an integral part of Nelson’s local history and tells the story of the Marsden’s, one of Nelson’s first families. Isel House has been restored by way of layers of history – from the ornate style of the Victorian era to the modernist style of the 1950s. It features a large stained glass skylight, a lovingly carved stairway and striking wood panelling that echo its Victorian heyday. The house includes many beautiful items, including 17–19th-century European furniture, large paintings and delicate ceramics, originally owned by the Marsden’s. Much of Isel’s restoration was managed by the Isel House Charitable Trust under the supervision of curator Sally Papps. The House and extensive park grounds are now owned and managed by Nelson City Council.
Stories about Isel House and the Marsdens can be read on The Prow.
Open for summer until end of April 2025.
