209 Onehunga Road, Bay View, Napier City

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully developed and highly productive stone fruit orchard with a proven 25-year track record. This property combines a successful horticultural business with an exceptional rural lifestyle, ideal for those seeking both return and quality of life.

The orchard produces apricots, cherries, nectarines, plums and pluots, with varieties progressively updated to reflect market trends. A staggered ripening season ensures efficient use of labour, facilities and equipment, while also reducing exposure to weather risk. The areas largely frost-free microclimate and minimal irrigation requirements contribute to consistent, low-input production. All cherries are grown under netting to ensure premium quality fruit.

Comprehensive infrastructure supports the operation, including a large modern packhouse with staff amenities, chiller room, retail area, and a specialised dehydrator room. Additional shedding provides ample storage for the full range of plant and machinery, all in excellent condition and included in the sale.

The fully refurbished 1940s bungalow offers relaxed family living with timeless character. Highlights include a modern farmhouse-style kitchen, tiled bathroom, upgraded laundry, and warm Rimu ceilings. The expansive patio extension creates an inviting outdoor space with a wood-fired oven and spa pool. Comfort is enhanced with double glazing, quality carpeting, a large wood burner, and solar power that substantially offsets electricity costs.

Alongside its proven horticultural enterprise and lifestyle appeal, the property now benefits from recent District Plan changes, creating attractive potential for more intensive residential subdivision.

With the owners now reaching retirement age, they are genuinely motivated to move on — presenting a rare chance to secure a high performing orchard with valuable future development potential.