Farm on market for first time in 150 years
A sprawling North Auckland rural property that has been in the same farming family for well over a century has gone up for sale with diverse agricultural and lifestyle possibilities.
Scott Farm in the Rodney locality of Waitoki has been owned and farmed by the Scott family, among the area’s earliest farmers, since the late 1800s.
Inland from the Hibiscus Coast, the property spans more than 212ha across nine titles. The land ranges from flat and easy rolling farmland to steeper country with native bush and deer sightings.
The former dairy farm is now primarily used for maize cropping and cattle grazing. It contains various substantial buildings and other farm infrastructure along with three houses.
Bayleys salespeople marketing the property also see significant possibilities to be explored for lifestyle development and/ or potential subdivision, subject to any necessary planning approvals.
A sizeable portion of land bordering Waitoki village offers particular promise for lifestyle opportunities. With an estimated population of around 1700, the village and surrounds have a peaceful rural appeal yet lie just minutes from the Northern Motorway and Silverdale.
With the owners pursuing new farming opportunities outside the region, Scott Farm is on the market for the first time in over 150 years. It is offered by tender closing Wednesday April 24, through Rene Geertshuis, Graeme Perigo and Travis Morgan of Bayleys Real Estate.
Geertshuis said the nine titles for sale with addresses on Waitoki and Rapson Access roads ranged from around 5ha to 56ha and spanned varied topography. “The southern side of the farm features flat and gently rolling land. Crossing the Waitoki Stream reveals a transformation with the land ascending into rolling hills at the northern end, with native bush and the odd sighting of wild fallow deer.
“This historical farm beckons new owners not only to build on time-honoured agricultural pursuits but is also positioned attractively towards lifestyle development. A key advantage is the location, which offers access to quality schools and places the farm within a 10-minute drive of a motorway on-ramp, opening up convenient connections across the region and beyond,” Geertshuis said.
The largest title, at 260 Waitoki Rd, is home to substantial farm infrastructure including a large implement workshop and wintering barn, spanning some 3400sq m.
The nearly 44ha block at 289 Waitoki Rd has dual access from Waitoki and Pebble Brook roads. Over 30ha at 26 Rapson Access Rd extends into the village.
The entire property forms part of the Rural Production zone under Auckland’s Unitary Plan.
Perigo said this allowed various farming and rural business uses, including industries and commercial activities supporting rural production. Primary produce manufacturing and sales, and the likes of greenhouses, are permitted.