This 1.42-hectare (3.5-acre) property is situated at 5114 Te Araroa Road, Hicks Bay, on State Highway 35. Perched safely in an elevated position, it enjoys stunning panoramic views over the beautiful Hicks Bay and Matakaoa Point. The current owners have dedicated the past six years to restoring both the home and grounds to their former glory. Improvements include a new roof and fresh interior and exterior paint, creating a well-presented and revitalised property. Offering three comfortable bedrooms, this charming home combines character and functionality. The spacious country-style kitchen boasts beautiful original rimu floors and a new stove, creating a welcoming heart of the home. Two bathrooms, both with toilets, cater to family living, while a laundry is conveniently located just off the kitchen. The light-filled lounge is warmed by a wood burner and features a large picture window showcasing sweeping views across to Matakaoa Point. An enclosed sunroom provides a peaceful retreat to relax and enjoy the stunning outlook. Adding to the home's appeal is a single garage and workshop attached to the rear, perfect for storage or hobbies. The property is well set up for self-sufficiency, featuring an established orchard, firewood-producing trees, chook housing with a secure run, a productive vegetable garden, and three paddocks. Water is supplied to the troughs via a well and pump, making rural living both practical and rewarding. Offering the ultimate East Coast lifestyle, this property is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming, surfing, beach horse riding, dog walking, and the freedom that comes with living close to nature.

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• 3.22 hectares (more or less) • Room for the horses or a few sheep • 23kms to Tolaga Bay • 74 kms to Gisborne If you are looking for a quieter pace of life, this property offers just that, a nice 3-bedroom cottage plus a shed and garage, there is plenty of room for the family and all the gear. Just over 8 acres of land, there is room for the family pets, or the classic lifestyle animals of chicken, pigs and sheep. The surrounding areas offer ample hunting opportunity and the local township of Tolaga Bay is a good base for fishing. This is an opportunity to secure your own piece of pure rural NZ paradise on the East Coast.

Auction 22 October 2026

• 1.74 ha (more or less) • Native timber throughout • Office • Laundry • 3 toilets • 2 bathrooms • Covered veranda • Garage workshop • Gisborne CBD 34 km This is a true country homestead, offering approximately 250sqm including the covered verandas. Large, spacious and welcoming, it's a home-made for family life. Beautiful native timber flooring and panelling features throughout, adding warmth, character and genuine rustic country charm. At the heart of the home is a generous country kitchen, complete with an oven worthy of the Sunday roast, while large family living spaces, excellent storage and easy flow onto the covered veranda make everyday living effortless. The home is insulated, Healthy Homes compliant, and well equipped for year-round comfort with a wood burner and heat pump. With an abundance of established trees across the property, there'll be no shortage of firewood to keep the home warm through winter. The former tennis court has found a new lease on life as an impressive chicken run, so fresh eggs for Sunday breakfast or home baking should be in plentiful supply. More than just a home, this property offers a peaceful country sanctuary, somewhere to slow down, raise a family and enjoy clean country air, space around you and a soundtrack of native bird life that beats any Spotify playlist. There's also the opportunity to become part of the flourishing Ngatapa rural community, with Ngatapa School nearby and the Ngatapa Rugby and Associated Sports Club just down the road. It's genuine country living, with a strong community at your doorstep, yet still close enough to Gisborne to make the daily commute to town an easy one.

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