First time offered for sale in over 100 years Motutara Estate offers an opportunity for a self-sufficient lifestyle and is perfect for multi-generational and extended families and/or anyone seeking a landbank with significant income stream.
Steeped in history the original Homestead exudes warmth and charm throughout and could easily feature in a museum of classic homes. Cosy bedrooms, formal dining, a spacious country kitchen, several lounges/conservatories, utility and hobby rooms and laundry provide amply proportioned, practical living whilst outdoors wide sun-drenched verandahs and a magnificent 100-year-old Pohutukawa tree create a wonderful irreplaceable setting.
Two further immaculate 2 bedroom homes (1 catering for disabled occupants) are nicely separated and enjoy stunning vistas over surrounding farmland. Each offer all modern conveniences and garaging, are very tastefully decorated and have their own outdoor entertaining areas and attractive established gardens.
Numerous outbuildings are dotted around the farm and include a garage/workshop with mezzanine bedroom and toilet, a large fully enclosed barn which would suit many uses, propagation houses, a tractor shed and an original 1930's working woolshed.
The approximately 18 hectares of grazing has a pleasant rolling contour with Okiritoto Stream, traversing through it and providing a natural water supply, and a Reserve of native bush which is covered with a carbon credit Covenant.
The current owners have operated several tourism businesses at the property including farm tours and overnight stays for overseas visitors as well as supplying home grown produce to the local community from their roadside stall. The property has also been a location for films and television series. The new luxury Muriwai golf resort is currently under construction on neighbouring land and will attract both local, national and international tourists to the area further enhancing this properties potential for tourism ventures which could include horse treks, 4 WD adventures etc.
Rarely do we find a property with such comprehensive accommodation and infrastructure, attractive land, natural water and picturesque views in a highly sought after location.
After over 100 years of enriched lifestyle and memories our owners have made the difficult decision and Motutara Estate is ready for your complete enjoyment.
Name | Distance | Type | Year | Attribute | Gender | Score | Decile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Waimauku School | 4.79 km | Primary | 1-8 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 403 | 10 | |
Massey High School | 12.44 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 485 | 4 | |
St Paul's School (Massey) | 12.56 km | Primary | 1-6 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 404 | 4 | |
Kaipara College | 14.33 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 459 | 7 |
Year | Median price | Growth | Sales count |
|---|---|---|---|
2022 | $2,300,000 | -17.9% | 1 |
2021 | $2,800,000 | 60% | 1 |
2019 | $1,750,000 | -69.8% | 1 |
2018 | $5,800,000 | 222.2% | 1 |
2017 | $1,800,000 | 9.1% | 1 |
2015 | $1,650,000 | 62.6% | 3 |
2014 | $1,015,000 | - | 2 |
Address | Distance | Bed | Bath | Floor area | Sold date | Sold | Data source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1.36 km | 3 | 2 | -m2 | Year 2024 Month 05 Day 01 | - | Council approved | |
 | 2.77 km | 4 | 3 | 139m2 | Year 2024 Month 04 Day 09 | $1,900,000 | Council approved | |
 | 0.08 km | 3 | 1 | -m2 | Year 2024 Month 04 Day 02 | $1,100,000 | Council approved | |
2.19 km | 4 | 156m2 | Year 2024 Month 03 Day 04 | $1,347,017 | Council approved | |||
2.17 km | 3 | 1 | 100m2 | Year 2024 Month 01 Day 25 | $1,159,462 | Council approved |