173 Waikakahi Road, Pongaroa, Tararua

When soldiers returned home from the First World War, they wanted a place to worship. Together with other members of the Pongaroa Community (in the early 1930s) they got together and built something beautiful and it was christened Our Lady of the Rosary. This stunning building is a testament to the workmanship and dedication of these pioneers and has served the district for over 90 years, but the time has now come for the Church to be decommissioned and sold. It presents an opportunity for a one of kind lifestyle. Zoned residential, the Church sits proudly on 1113m2 (more or less) of land right in the heart of Pongaroa and offers endless opportunities. There is a small outhouse with a single toilet, water is by way of a water tank. There is room to expand, graze animals, have chooks and enjoy a country lifestyle. Pongaroa is a sleepy, peaceful village with great heart, it has a thriving primary school and Akitio Beach is only a forty minute drive. The photos don't do this property justice, it is a treasure and really must be viewed to be appreciated and it would be my absolute pleasure to show you this piece of history.

Buyers $189,000+

Ruawai provides an exceptional sheep and cattle breeding and finishing property located in the Pongaroa farming district. With improvements of a high calibre which include a three bedroom family home, four stand woolshed with covered yards, cattle yards with handling facilities, good fertiliser history and excellent reticulated water throughout. Contour is a mix of easy rolling hills with some areas of medium hill and 325 ha classed as effective grazing which is well subdivided by conventional fencing in excellent order. Ruawai provides an excellent first farm opportunity or summer safe add on to an existing business.

$2,980,000 + GST (if any)

How does this sound, 12.5ha (approx) of flat grazing land, a family friendly three-bedroom home, studio room, great shedding and no neighbours. Its sounds pretty good to me and I am sure it will to you to! The house sits proudly on an elevated position overlooking your own grazing land that has been deer fenced into ten paddocks. Currently the vendors are grazing cattle, sheep and some hinds who attract local stags. There is also a deer handling facility and water is provided from the Pongaroa town supply. The house has been designed with family in mind and you will find a large lounge heated by a free-standing fire and the convenience of a heat pump. The lounge, kitchen and dining all have views out over the land and are joined by a covered deck. There is an insulated studio room, perfect for guests, teenagers or work from home options. A school bus runs up the road daily and just over a twenty minute drive has you in the friendly community of Pongaroa with its thriving school and well-loved watering hole. An added bonus is that Akitio Beach is only forty minutes from Pongaroa. When you say there is a lot going here, it is an understatement. There is so much potential from shedding to the farm. You need to view to appreciate.

$550,000