60 Highland Way, Maungatapere, Whangarei, Northland

Life doesn't get better than living and working on your own Avocado orchard. Country living, running to your own timetable, being your own boss!

Here is an opportunity to finish the development of a home that has already been renovated to a very high standard with beautiful raked ceilings, double glazing and modern fittings. 2 bedrooms (a master ensuite has been designed and plans drawn), 2 big living areas, 2 bathrooms, designer kitchen, freestanding double garage plus a newly added carport that could easily be turned into an internal access garage.

Sit on the deck and take in the views of the mountain ranges that changes in every light. An abundant bird life including nesting fantails and wood pigeons.

The orchard comprises some 700 mixed aged trees with a production of 17+ tonnes average over the last 3 years. There has been a planned pruning strategy and a commitment to replace 50 trees per year with the new SR1 variety at 4.5 metres tree spacing for increased productivity.

Included is a 4-bay barn or implement shed for equipment and a substantial flat area that was previously used as a horse arena.

Automatic irrigation system with 2 shares of water. The shelter belts are well maintained and soil and leaf monitored by regular lab tests.

Maungatapere is a sought after areas 16 km south of Whangrei City. It is known for its volcanic soils, rock walls, horticulture, quality real estate, hardware store, mechanics workshop, gas station and dairy. The warm sub tropical climate supports a variety of horticultural crops including bananas and pineapples and the famous Maungatapere berries.

Vendors have "been there, done that" and ready for the next owner to tap into the full potential of this 5.78 hectares of property and move it to the next level.

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