Two-home property has income and huge potential

On the market for the first time ever, this exceptional property offers what could be the ultimate country lifestyle with two homes, kiwifruit, grazing land, ample shedding and plenty of land that could be developed for horticulture.

Set on 12ha just five minutes’ drive north of Katikati, this prime property enjoys naturally fertile and free-draining volcanic soils, good sunshine hours, regular rainfall, and excellent shelter.

It is being marketed by Eves Katikati rural specialist Durrelle Green, who says the kiwifruit crop is set for 2022, so new owners will acquire an instant income. The beautifully looked after orchard has 0.78 ca/ha of G3 and 2.52 ca/ha of Hayward and is easily maintained thanks to a track right around the property. There’s a good load-out area with easy access off SH2. Durrelle says the orchard is one of the original kiwifruit orchards in the area and has never been adversely affected by a harsh frost, hail, or drought.

Approximately 7ha of this property is currently in grazing and 3ha could be planted with more kiwifruit or avocados. There are seven grazing blocks of mixed size, shape, and contour as well as a citrus orchard with around 110 mandarin and 50 mixed citrus trees which generate handy additional income.

The property has a huge amount of shedding, with three separate sheds, two of them former pack houses fitted with three phase power.

Built in the 1960s, the main brick home is 260sqm and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for a family. The home has been tastefully modernised, retaining components of its original era, such as the rimu doors and window surrounds and slate tile floor. It has an office, a wood burner, and a single garage with internal access. Enjoying snippets of harbour views from the living areas, the home is surrounded by beautiful low maintenance gardens, with generous areas of lawn.

The historic cottage retains all its original features. Extended over time to meet the requirements of modern living, it is rented to long term tenants who are keen to stay.

Katikati is a flourishing horticultural centre and a highly regarded place to live. It offers a good choice of schools and is noted for its community spirt and proximity to outdoor activities including fishing, golf, and bush walks. The town has an excellent array of shops and services and is an easy distance from Tauranga City.

“There is so much room for further development on this property, or enjoy it is as the current owners have for the last 35 years,” says Durrelle.