Starter Farm in Quiet Lane

A comfortable weatherboard home above a green valley with plenty of paddocks, fifteen minutes from the city, makes this a great 'starter farm' to combine with your career.

Property:

If you've always wanted to graze some sheep, fatten some cattle, or enjoy the company of horses this 6.1877 hectare (nearly 15 acres) block is just the ticket. The eight or so paddocks occupy a wide gully ringed by gentle hillsides between local orchards. It was not doubt subdivided off as not suitable for horticulture but perfect for grazing. It is well fenced with properly hung gates for easy access and stock movement. Tracks lead down the hill to the flats. Extensive electric fencing is also used to break up paddocks. While grass may be a little low in mid winter spring growth has produced enough spare to fill the hay barn on the property.

The house is at road level on a curve in the peaceful sealed dead end lane. Drive down it and you are more likely to see chooks clucking about on the road than other traffic. Even the scattiest cat will be safe.

The home is unpretentious but has good features like plenty of living space and native timber floors, some of which are currently covered in carpet (the lounge) and lino (kitchen and large dining, casual living area). The solid fuel fire comes into its own at this time of the year. There's plenty of firewood in one of the sheds. The front door opens to a hall off which are three bedrooms, basic bathroom and separate 'loo'. But in typical farmhouse fashion you tend to come in the back door off the covered porch beside the double carport. The living spaces open outside via French doors to sunny decks enjoying protection from the neighbour's shelter belts.

Behind the house and past the tank and bore several linked sheds face their own yard. One is a double with wide door for farm vehicles. Power and plenty of light make it great for a workshop. Beside it is an open covered space then a second shed also powered. Beside that are the stock yards and loading ramp. This is an excellent utility and work area that definitely adds value to the farm.

Location: Few 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. Key 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. Tauranga 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. This will be an ideal lifestyle property for a family keen to live on the land without giving up city convenience. It is just 15minutes to Tauranga's CBD via the expressway. Lawry Lane is off Belk Road which is on the side of Tauranga destined for future development, so the city is only getting closer.

In Brief:

6.1877 hecatres with a mixture of contour from valley flats to step sidling

a modest three bedroom home, situated on the flat land with views of your property

ample storage and plenty shedding across the property to store machinery and implements.

your own bore and tank means low cost water for you and your stock

a good sized property close to town with the developing Lakes only minutes away