90 Ahuroa Valley Road, Makarau, Rodney

A place to live, create, grow and gather - where established infrastructure, productive land & nature come together across more than 38 hectares.
Purchased with a vision for a self-sufficient rural lifestyle & the potential for rustic farm stays, olive, wine & food production, equine, retreats & other rural enterprises, this extraordinary property offers an opportunity to create something truly individual. With multiple established living & studio spaces, renovated barns, extensive workshops, yurt, productive gardens, chicken coop & food orchards, olive grove, vine yard, water, native bush & expansive views, it is a property with both heart & possibility.
The property includes:

• Main house – 3 bedrooms, open-plan kitchen & living area, 2 bathrooms, office, sunroom, laundry, split system AC /heat pump & new fireplace.
• Middle renovated barn – 1 bedroom, open-plan kitchen & living area, bathroom, extended dining/sunroom & substantial workshop. (consented as a barn)
• Front renovated barn – 2–3 bedrooms, kitchen, sunroom, living area, mudroom, full bathroom, 2 separate toilets, workshop & carports, plus a separate wood cabin/bedroom. (consented as a barn)
• Two fully insulated, wood-lined cabins – studio-style spaces with bedroom/living areas, connected by a modern bathroom with large bath, opening onto a generous newly completed deck.
• Additional cabin/sleepout – with neighbouring bathroom, outdoor kitchen & entertaining area overlooking a large deck.
• Yurt area – a rustic retreat space with firepit & a partially completed composting bathroom with bath, set beside a timber deck.

The beautifully relocated 1920s homestead retains its charm & character, with original stained-glass windows, elegant light fittings & timber floors, while thoughtful renovations have created a warm & comfortable family home. Outdoor living is a major feature, with established gardens, covered bar & BBQ area, fire pits, hanging chairs, pondside jetty & spaces designed for gathering, & soaking up the stunning surrounding landscapes.

Separate from the main residence, the renovated barns, workshops & conservatory offer enormous flexibility for creative pursuits, home-based enterprise, storage, projects, extended family use & rural activities. A substantial half-round barn with sprayed insulation & three-phase power is currently configured as a barn space, while working stock yards, an implement shed & farm equipment provide infrastructure for a genuine working lifestyle property.
The land is thoughtfully divided into eight fenced paddocks, with much of it currently leased for grazing. Water is abundant, with five large water tanks & six ponds, including a substantial swimming/activity pond. Established orchards & productive plantings include olives, grapes, citrus, heritage apples, nut trees & flowering cherries, while raised vegetable gardens, composting systems, a large free-choice chicken coop opening onto a huge fenced food orchard & other established growing areas to support a self-sustainable lifestyle. Beyond its productive qualities, the property is rich in natural beauty, featuring rock pools, waterfalls, mature Redwoods & Kahikatea groves, secluded native bush, a swimming pond with storage & changing hut, views across to Kaipara Harbour from the top western point of the land, & elevated panoramic views across the property & Ahuroa Valley from the main character home.
Come and experience the possibilities for yourself.