Exclusive retreat among options for Muriwai block
A coastal farm block for sale in a spectacular location overlooking Auckland’s west coast is expected to pique the interest of astute investors seeking an exclusive and private retreat.
High on the coastline about five minutes’ drive south of Muriwai, Tirikohua Point Farm offers spectacular views including over Muriwai Beach and beyond.
The approximately 52ha property has been farmed as a dry stock finishing block, running up to 40 head of cattle, providing income for farm maintenance, fencing and land rejuvenation.
Bayleys Auckland Central investment sales director Layne Harwood said the property’s true value to future owners would lie in its suitability for an elite private residence or for adventure tourism, hospitality or lodge-style visitor accommodation.
The coastal block at 216 Constable Rd, Muriwai, is for sale by deadline private treaty closing on Thursday, August 19, through Bayleys Auckland Central and Bayleys Kumeu.
Harwood and fellow salesperson Simon Spiller said the property’s spectacular setting and views, combined with its proximity to Auckland’s CBD — just 45 minutes away — instilled a host of possibilities for a new owner.
“Coastal blocks this close to Auckland’s CBD are very few. Tirikohua Point Farm presents a new owner with the chance to develop a new home on one of several magnificent building sites taking advantage of the views and position, or to simply enjoy the existing homestead,” Harwood said.
“It is a once-in-a-generation trophy asset. The property offers ultimate privacy and seclusion, supported by private security gate access from the end of Constable Rd.
“While the farm operation itself is manageable, it could easily be leased out. There is also significant opportunity to supplement attractive areas of native vegetation and wetlands with further planting,” Harwood said.
The property is zoned Rural – Rural Coastal Zone Muriwai-Te Henga coastal area under the Auckland Unitary Plan.
“The land for sale has an undulating contour. It includes good quality pasture in its higher reaches, an elevated pastural knoll, gullies and lower pasture areas, with several tracks providing convenient access around the property,” said Harwood.
Spiller said the farm had been fertilised regularly had an annual planting management plan in place, working alongside the Department of Conservation. “The homestead sits at the farm entrance in the form of a well-presented 1970s bungalow of some 250sq m.
This has been enjoyed by four generations and is ideally configured for large family gatherings and events. It sits amid beautifully maintained landscaped gardens and is a great wedding venue.”
Other improvements include a large implement and work shed of approximately 350sq m, a double garage, cattle stocks, bore-fed water troughs, and paddock and boundary fencing.
Tirikohua Point Farm was purchased by its current owners in 1997, after the subdivision of an expansive property which ran from the end of Constable Rd to O’Neill’s Beach, Bethells. This created three new farms, including neighbouring Parihoa Farm which has since built an enviable reputation through the development of activities including luxury accommodation, events and film production.