160 Wharawhara Road, Katikati, Western Bay Of Plenty

Deceased estate must be sold

Outstanding orchard headlines comprehensive country property. One of the region's finest avocado orchards shares 5.6920 ha with lush grazing and generous country home.

The 140 tree (approx.) avocado orchard has benefitted from outstanding husbandry spanning a stringent spray programme, regular pruning, crop-check pest monitoring, the trees injected every year. It is protected by established shelter belts. Everything is in place for a new owner to take over a pristine orchard with an excellent yield record.

While the two blocks of avocado may be the highlight of this property, its appeal, production and potential are further enhanced by lush well fenced grazing paddocks in home paddocks bordered by gum trees and dropping to a small gully and creek at the rear of the property. There are stock yards, and covered calf rearing pens for the 40-50 calves which have been raised here annually.

The calf pens are behind the home grounds as is a deep two door three bay shed with a rear lean to. A haybarn also adds machinery and equipment storage space.

Attractive garden with lots of flat lawn surrounds the sprawling country home, timeless and classic inside the out. Large open plan living and the massive L-shaped lounge front deck and patio for relaxing in the sun enjoying the beautiful rural outlook through established trees to the Kaimai Ranges. A separate wing with third bathroom beside the double garage has been an ideal office and adds option provided by the four bedrooms, including master suite, in the main home.

Take advantage of the increasing demand for avocados by acquiring one of the best orchards around and gain an enviable country lifestyle close to Katikati.