56 Onetangi Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island

Endless scope for lifestyle estate

This exquisite block of rolling pasture is possibly the last bare development opportunity along this small stretch of exclusive properties on the Onetangi Straight.
Just up the road from glistening sands and beachfront restaurants, and a stone's throw from neighbouring vineyards, this sunny lifestyle property of 4.449 hectares (just under 11 acres) enjoys sweeping vistas over the island's golf course to iconic Rangihoua peak.
In the other direction, a delightful peep sea view sparkles beyond gentle rural scenes of vines and olives, with the crest of Shepherd's point around to the left.
The property's special zoning, as part of just a handful of privileged sites adjacent to the main road, allows for a number of discretionary activities, such as restaurants, wineries and entertainment facilities.
While permitted activities include pastoral farming, horticulture and homestays, they also include building a home plus visitor facilities for up to 10 guests.
If that is the dream, all the hard work has been done, with resource consents already granted for a 308sqm two-storey, four-bedroom house and three separate visitor accommodation units.
Consents are also granted for a tennis court, swimming pool and pavilion, as well as a 78sqm barn.
The new owner can choose to take advantage of the plans, wastewater consents and geotechnical reports already completed, amend them according to their own needs, or simply go back to the drawing board.
A driveway has been formed to the brow of the hill, while the other side slopes gently down into the Onetangi valley, with its sought-after sub-tropical microclimate.
With just a smattering of trees down below, there is plenty of room to plant out olives and grapes, or graze your horses.
Most properties along this stretch have been developed in some way, but this block really is the archetypal blank canvas on which the new owner can create their special vision without having to consider, demolish or adapt what has gone before.
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