There are properties that offer a lifestyle... and then there are properties that completely redefine the way you live.
Welcome to Mangarakau - one of New Zealand's last truly unspoiled wilderness regions, where privacy, self-sufficiency and sustainability come together in a setting few will ever experience. If you've been dreaming of leaving behind the noise, the traffic, the rising cost of living and the dependence on mainstream services, this extraordinary 38.23-hectare property could be exactly what you've been searching for.
Hidden away amongst breathtaking native bush, dramatic limestone cliffs and the internationally significant Mangarakau Wetland, this is a place where life moves at nature's pace. The air is clean, the nights are illuminated by spectacular star-filled skies free from light pollution, and the only sounds you'll hear are birdsong and the breeze through the trees.
Designed to make the most of its sunny north-facing position, the warm and welcoming home offers two bedrooms, an office, separate lounge and open-plan kitchen and dining area. A woodburner and wetback provide efficient heating and hot water, while partial double glazing and excellent insulation ensure year-round comfort. Step outside onto the sun-soaked deck overlooking established gardens, a large netted vegetable and berry garden, fruit trees and the magnificent Mangarakau cliffs.
Self-sufficiency is at the heart of this property.
Recently upgraded with a substantial 12kW solar system featuring 27 panels and two 9kW batteries, the property is well equipped for independent living while still maintaining the convenience of a two-phase grid connection capable of exporting up to 9kW. Three 30,000-litre rainwater tanks provide an abundant water supply, allowing you to enjoy the freedom of sustainable living without sacrificing modern comforts.
The infrastructure continues with a large three-bay workshop complete with power, a separate studio or hobby room, fertile grazing land for livestock and extensive native bush protected under a QEII covenant. The covenant not only safeguards one of the largest remaining wetlands in the Top of the South but also provides discounted council rates while allowing you to become the guardian of an incredibly special piece of New Zealand.
Despite its remarkable sense of seclusion, you're far from isolated. Groceries can be delivered from Takaka, rural mail arrives three times a week with collection services available, a school bus operates nearby with a well-established community carpool, and you'll become part of a close-knit community renowned for looking after one another.
For those seeking financial independence as well as lifestyle freedom, this property delivers multiple established income opportunities. Two beautifully presented tourist chalets are already operating successfully with outstanding guest reviews, with the potential to renew a resource consent for four additional chalets, creating exceptional scope for future expansion. The fertile grazing land supports livestock, a productive wetland carbon farm provides another income stream, and established beehives are also available for purchase. An adjoining 10.41 hectares of grazing land can also be purchased separately if additional land is desired.
Adventure begins at your gate. World-class hunting, fishing, diving, whitebaiting, native bush walks and rugged West Coast beaches are all just minutes away.
This is a property for people who value freedom over convenience, privacy over proximity and independence over reliance. It offers the increasingly rare opportunity to create a sustainable lifestyle while generating multiple income streams in one of New Zealand's most remarkable natural environments.
Properties of this calibre are seldom available, and the vendors are committed to achieving a sale.
Price is Plus GST (if any).
