46 Ruato Road, Whangaroa/Kaeo Surrounds, Far North

PICTURESQUE BAY WITH RIPARIAN RIGHTS AND DEEP

Referred to since the mid 1800s as 'Donkey's Nest', this picturesque property is attractively situated on a gently curved bay at the end of Whangaroa's foreshore road on the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour. Venture through the gateway and down a meandering drive alongside the waters' edge, to the character villa dating back we are told to the 1880s. Sited on a gentle elevation the homestead has pride of place with views over an expansive and lush lawn to the shores of the bay and beyond to boats lying at anchor.\nLavish a little TLC on this lovely lady and you will be well rewarded. She has shaded verandahs, beautiful kauri floors, a generous entrance hall, farmhouse kitchen with an Orion wood burning stove (plus an electric one), a scullery, sitting room and separate dining both with ornate fireplaces, three bedrooms and a large bathroom.\nThere is an out building suitable for implements and equipment and an excellent water supply is assured by way of a spring.\nThe beach allows for easy boat launching or for larger craft the local and substantial boat ramp is just metres from the gate. (note image 18 is of ramp and image 19 looks back to Marina).\nThe small settlement of Whangaroa with a marina, deep sea fishing club, general store and Marlin Hotel are conveniently close by (an easy walk).\nThe property is 4.6 ha in size and has possible subdivision potential. If you hanker after self sufficiency there is plenty of room for vegetable plots, animals, chickens and ducks perhaps!\nDonkey's Nest is located just thirty five minutes north east of the vibrant boutique township of Kerikeri and Kerikeri airport with regular scheduled flights to Auckland and a similar distance to the delightful fishing village of Mangonui to the north. Also within easy distances are the beaches of Tauranga Bay, Mahinepua, Te Ngaere Bay and Matauri Bay along with world renowned Kauri Cliffs Golf Resort.\nThis charming heritage property would suit buyers seeking either a permanent or holiday waterfront home and would be ideal for a family syndicate. There is huge scope to enhance the homestead and realize its full potential.\n\nThis has to be great buying at $1,175,000 - just over a third of the CV! ($3,040,000)\n\nCall now for full details.