100 Omaha Block Access Road, Leigh, Rodney

The Lighthouse

At the entrance to the Hauraki Gulf on a north-facing headland at Leigh, 'The Lighthouse' at Cape Rodney occupies approximately 1.5km of coastline with riparian rights.
This extraordinary property of undulating farmland, pockets of native bush and manicured grounds borders the Goat Island Marine Reserve, where the surrounding ocean waters are rich with marine life and deliver some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving in New Zealand. Arriving by private road to this stunning 26-hectare property, the exceptional sea views are impressive. Blue ocean extends for as far as the eye can see. Lightly farmed, the land has been contoured and enhanced over the years with over 600 Pohutakawa, thousands of natives and an olive grove. Access to the water is by foot track, and on reaching the shoreline a clutch of rocky outcrops rise like menhirs from the ocean. Reminiscent of a historic film set, walk around the bay to discover a small private beach where the sand and shells dip away to deeper water. Overlooking the farm and the inescapable sea views, an '80s cedar home is comfortable and spacious with three bedrooms and a self-contained studio. Nearby, the Cape Rodney Lighthouse has marked safe entry to the harbour since 1967. This opportunity will appeal to those wishing to develop a master residence or lodge in a private and significant coastal landscape within 90 minutes of Auckland CBD.