404 Tara Road, Mangawhai, Kaipara, Northland

28 hectares (70 acres) of perfection and potential.

This unique property certainly has the X factor. Whether you are interested in horticulture, hospitality, grazing stock, property development or just want a fantastic lifestyle for you and your family, you will be surprised at all this fabulous property has to offer.

The sealed drive with swathes of lawn and a mix of established native and tropical trees welcome you to this awe inspiring property.

Architect Kerry Francis listened to the owners’ brief and created a contemporary home integrating style and comfort with expansive living inside and out with captivating, wide views across the farmland and native bush. Entertaining or relaxing, the afternoon patio flows out from the home and has seen many a summer evening enjoyed with family and friends. Along with roomy living, the home proffers two bedrooms, bathroom and second toilet upstairs. Downstairs a further two bedrooms, additional living and bathroom provides the opportunity to utilise as a separate apartment if desired.

Tara Farm’s two AirBnBs, one a two bedroom cottage and the other a studio cabin, are beautifully curated, offer tranquil retreats away from the city and are well regarded, providing a secondary income. Alternatively they could provide additional accommodation for extended family or property manager. Sweeping lawns with established gardens has provided a celebration site that has hosted weddings, so ceremonies could be added to your hospitality offering should you wish.

The main house lot includes a three-bay shed with two roller doors and two workrooms (one previously a commercial grade kitchen) as well as a carport. The high stud shed is perfect to house the boat or other machinery along with additional storage, work or games room and another carport. It is easy to house all your equipment and hobbies here. The fertile Tara soil and favourable climate will let you explore various horticulture opportunities and the gardens and palm grove are a testament to this.

Tara Farm includes a 19 hectare grazing block with dams and its own direct access. This is currently leased for easy management and could be continued.

And the icing on the cake is the owner has Resource Consent in place for a 9 lot sub-division including a 4 hectare house lot, 7 lifestyle sections and the grazing block, offering many options.

With much history (three generations of ownership of over 100 years) and an entrepreneurial spirit the owners have had many adventures and made many memories here – with life changes it is time for another family to enjoy and profit from this special property. Tara Farm is a “must see” to understand all that it offers. Forth coming Tender and viewings strictly by appointment.