Original Villa On Progressive Orchard

A home for the heart on a practical productive orchard of well husbanded kiwifruit.

One of Te Puke's original villas graces an eight hectare orchard with a brand new four bay implement shed and an excellent load out area. The home has that 'tug at the heartstrings' look with is bull nose verandah, picket fencing and rose garden borders. The progressive practicality of efficient orchardists has extended to the home which was re plumbed, rewired and insulated ten years ago and recently repainted inside and out. The character of the original five bedroom villa has been retained but with contemporary convenience in an open plan kitchen and dining area and modern bathroom and en-suite. A roomy office at the rear opens to a long deck extending into the garden, great for summer afternoons while the front verandah will be the place to sun in the mornings. There is a double carport right beside the kitchen door and an old shed to its rear. Citrus trees thrive in the home orchard.

On the practical productive side of things twelve well sheltered orchard blocks fan out from the home - 4.6 can/ha, 3.06 in green fruit and 1.58can/ ha of G3, most of it planted in 2011 with a half can/ha planted last year. The orchard backs onto the Kaituna River, its source of water for frost protection which covers all but three blocks. The four bay shed and load out bay are easily accessed at the end of the drive beside the home grounds with plenty of turning space.