History Never Repeats

This is an outstanding property opportunity for anyone who has endured an endless journey of despair trying to find a character villa which oozes the kind of quality and charm that you simply cannot recreate in a modern home.\nOnce the harbourmasters home in Napier this magnificent five bedroom villa was originally built around 120 years ago and now sits in a north facing position enjoying all day sun and huge views which stretch out in front of you. Overlooking some of your rolling land with the Avocado orchard below the magnificent Bowen town heads, Tauranga harbour and Pacific ocean form the ultimate backdrop to all that precedes it. \nCurrently grazing a mixture of horses, sheep and cattle the options here are seemingly endless. The old cow shed now combines calf rearing pens with extra storage to maximise your opportunity to enjoy the rural life that so many of us dream of having.\nSubdivided into 23 paddocks the 22.382 ha property boasts good yards and facilities making stock movement and handling a breeze. The Avocado orchard of approximately 90 trees has had a hard prune two years ago, the benefits of which are just starting to show, a recent planting programme has seen a further 55 trees planted three years ago.\nOnce you step inside this magnificent home it is obvious that time has sadly become our most precious commodity. The attention to detail is outstanding with high stud ceilings that feature detailed native timber panelling and the sweeping timber curved staircase that sweeps you upstairs obvious examples of an era when time came second to quality and pride in your work.\nThe home has had an extensive amount of renovation work done with wiring, plumbing, underfloor insulation and ceiling insulation a very short summary of all that this outstanding building has had done to enhance the experience that a family living in a character villa such as this can enjoy.\nSurrounded by outstanding schools, only around 20 minutes drive north on the Tauranga CBD and a short distance to the booming community of Omokoroa everything is at your fingertips. This is a unique property opportunity that proves that history never repeats.\n\nMost of the hard graft has been completed leaving the pleasure of putting finishing touches to the new owners. This is a unique opportunity to capitalize on someone else's vision and skill and revel in life in a character homestead on an easily managed small farm.\n\nFew regions in New Zealand or the world for that matter have as much to offer as the Bay of Plenty. From the gentle harbour waters to its surf beaches, its fishing and diving grounds to the scenic bush, the Bay is as much a quiet recreational playground as it is a thriving business and rural community.\n\nKey economic elements for the region include Tourism, Horticulture (predominately Kiwifruit and Avocado production), Viticulture, Pastoral farming, Forestry, Housing and Holiday Makers. The rapid growth in the area provides a vibrant living environment from job opportunities to business prospects with a sustainable future.\n\nTauranga as a city is one of the fastest, if not fastest growing cities in New Zealand. With a mixture of beautiful scenery, great beaches, cafes, restaurants and nightspots it is more than a city it is a lifestyle. The award winning schools also provide a key reason why Tauranga is proving to be such an attractive destination for both ex Kiwi's and migrants as a place to set up their new life in New Zealand.\n\nIn Brief:\n* Over 22 Hectares\n* Extremely rare Villa dating back to around 1870's\n* 90 Avocado trees\n* Large pond\n* Stunning views\n