Tucked away beyond the beautiful Tōtara Tunnel on Ōtaki Gorge Road lies a rather extraordinary escape. A place to slow down, spread out, breathe deeply and enjoy a different way of living, surrounded by nature and the freedom of 8.87 hectares (approx.) of your very own countryside.
A wonderfully eclectic off-grid retreat, this is a property for dreamers, doers and those who like their lifestyle with a little adventure. Two individually crafted tiny houses, a separate outbuilding with a composting bathroom and spare room, natural springs and a landscape of flat, usable land plus dramatic undulating hillside come together to create a world of possibility.
The trailer tiny home is warm, inviting and beautifully considered, with timber detailing, a separate sleeping space, and an expansive covered outdoor deck that almost doubles the living space. Imagine your first sip of hot coffee with the morning sun and evenings with the gentle rhythm of country life unfolding around you.
The additional tiny home has a character all its own, with incredible reclaimed mataī flooring, timber kitchen cabinetry, a mezzanine and covered decks at either end with an additional external bench space to prep and wash your kai, it’s the kind of building that evokes a feeling of old-time Ōtaki, just leave your Red Bands at the door.
Here, off-grid living is already part of the story. Solar power, battery storage, gas infinity hot water and a substantial 25,000-litre rainwater tank support a more independent lifestyle, while additional solar equipment awaits installation. Mains electricity is also available at the road boundary should future owners wish to explore that option.
Outside, the land is every bit as compelling. Considerable work has gone into access, drainage and soil improvement, alongside extensive planting. There's opportunity here for grazing, or the rolling hills invite further native regeneration, forestry or simply the pleasure of having room to roam, climb and experience. Natural springs flow throughout the year, adding another beautiful dimension to this special landscape.
Beautifully planted with natives to border the boundaries, and pockets of cottage colour connect the lawn area, plus a tunnel house is perfectly placed to keep your fresh-picked food supply growing.
Previously utilised for business purposes, the property offers plenty of scope to explore future ventures, lifestyle farming, livestock, additional planting or a more permanent home. Preliminary costings for a proposed 70m² dwelling are available, along with earlier assessments identifying potential carbon forestry opportunities, subject to current eligibility requirements.
This gem is just minutes from Ōtaki township and the expressway, yet a million miles away from it all.
Whether you dream of a peaceful weekend hideaway, an alternative way of living and growing, a productive rural holding or a place to build something extraordinary over time, this is a property that invites imagination.
Craftily unconventional, wonderfully set and brimming with possibility.
Deadline Sale, 11am Wednesday 18th November (unless sold prior).
