Where Family, Nature & Opportunity Meet
2233 State Highway 29 | 4.72 Hectares
There's something rather special about this property. Perhaps it's the charm of the old villa, the sound of running water through the native bush, or simply the feeling of having your very own piece of New Zealand's native bush to call home.
Set amongst 4.72 hectares of beautiful established native bush, natural springs and winding waterways, this is a property that offers a lifestyle many dream about, but few get the opportunity to enjoy.
At its heart sits a delightful original three-bedroom villa, complete with traditional bay windows and all the character you would expect from a home of its era. She's a little tired in places and would certainly welcome someone to bring her back to the future, but that's part of the appeal. The bones are there, the charm is undeniable, and the opportunity to bring this lovely old home back to life is something quite special. And while the home is in original condition, it does offer insulation in the ceiling and underfloor, and with an existing firebox plus the potential to reinstate the original open fireplace, it has all the makings of a wonderfully warm and cosy home through winter.
A Childhood the Way It Used to Be
Imagine raising your children somewhere they can spend their afternoons exploring bush tracks, discovering natural springs, swimming in their own waterholes and enjoying the simple pleasures of country living.
There's room for a few chickens, a vegetable garden, family pets and plenty of outdoor adventures. The property is extensively tracked, with pathways winding through magnificent native bush, alongside streams and waterways, and connecting with an old historic coach road.
Remnants of the area's early transport history can still be discovered, while the presence of glowworms adds another little touch of magic to this already remarkable setting.
It's the sort of place where muddy boots, homemade adventures and memories made outdoors become part of everyday family life.
And while you'll feel a world away from the hustle and bustle, you're still within reach of schooling, shops and the wider Bay of Plenty.
A Workshop That Could Change the Way You Work
Now, here's something that really sets this property apart.
Alongside the home sits a substantial, fully powered workshop, currently used by the owner, a skilled cabinetmaker, for manufacturing bespoke kitchens, cabinetry and furniture.
With a concrete floor, weatherproof construction, electricity and a built-in compressed-air system, this is far more than your average rural shed.
For a builder, carpenter, cabinetmaker, tradesperson or someone looking to establish or expand a home-based business, the possibilities are considerable.
And there's another opportunity worth exploring.
With the current owners making the move into retirement village living, much of the extensive woodworking machinery, tools and manufacturing equipment may no longer be required. Subject to negotiation and an acceptable purchase price, a substantial amount of this equipment could potentially remain with the property.
For the right purchaser, this could present a rare opportunity to secure not only a wonderful family lifestyle property but also an extensively equipped workshop, potentially saving considerable time and expense in establishing their own operation.
Naturally Beautiful, Wonderfully Simple
The property enjoys its own natural spring-fed water supply, with gravity-fed water to the home, while the established driveway and extensive internal tracks make accessing and exploring the land a pleasure.
There's something wonderfully appealing about the simplicity of life here. The old villa, the workshop, the native bush, the running water and the freedom to enjoy your own surroundings.
This isn't a property trying to be something it's not. It's an honest, character-filled country home with enormous heart, natural beauty and potential.
Whether you're a young family wanting to give your children a different upbringing, a tradesperson dreaming of working closer to home, or simply someone who appreciates the charm of an old villa surrounded by nature, 2233 State Highway 29 is a property that deserves to be explored.
Come and wander the tracks, listen to the water, take a look through the workshop and imagine what life here could look like.
You might just find it's exactly what you've been looking for. Proudly presented by Sadie and Conrad – Bower Real Estate.
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