694 Mangakahia Road offers a rare chance to secure a genuine home and income property in one of Whangarei’s most tightly held horticultural areas. Set on 4.4184 hectares (more or less) of fertile volcanic soil, the property combines a tidy three-bedroom home with a successful orchid growing operation, making it ideal for a couple wanting to work from home and make a living from the land. The location is a real strength - just 30 seconds to the popular Poroti Tavern, five minutes to Maungatapere Village, and a touch over 15 minutes to Whangarei.
Ninox Orchids is a well-established and reputable nursery that has supplied the New Zealand wholesale market and hobby growers with a variety of orchid genera for more than 10 years. Multiple high-quality greenhouses are already in place, one of which has a good lease in place, creating immediate income and flexibility. Supporting improvements include a large packing shed, office area, workshop space, extra shedding, three phase power, and excellent water supply from rainwater collection and two shares in the Maungatapere water scheme. There is genuine demand for orchids in New Zealand, with room to expand as current demand exceeds supply. One of the 2,000sqm greenhouses is currently leased out for $19,800 + GST per annum and the vendors have carried out preliminary investigations into subdivision and believe it is possible (subject to Council approval). There is also Council consent to expand operations further and add another 500sqm greenhouse.
The 185sqm home is solid and comfortable, with three double bedrooms, one-bathroom, separate toilet, large open plan kitchen and dining, and a separate living area. A covered back deck enjoys excellent sunsets and rural views, while the sheltered setting, tidy gardens and two car garage make it an appealing lifestyle base. Built in brick and Lockwood with aluminium joinery and a steel roof, it is a practical and low maintenance home that sits well within the wider property.
This is a proven working operation, a lifestyle block with income, and a chance to secure quality land and infrastructure in a location where properties like this rarely come to market. Quality land and infrastructure like this will not hang around - enquire now.
