Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard with sea views hits market

A 18.2ha property along Western Bay of Plenty’s coast which includes two homes and an established ‘early-start’ kiwifruit orchard is on the market. Photo / Supplied

• An 18.2ha property with sea views, two homes, and a kiwifruit orchard is for sale.
• The property includes a modern home, packing shed, and potential for subdivision into two lots.
• Bayleys agent Phil Mangos highlights the property’s panoramic views and early-start kiwifruit premiums.

A 18.2ha coastal property featuring “stunning” sea views is on the market after having been owned by five generations of one family.

The property on the Western Bay of Plenty coast has two homes and an established early-start kiwifruit orchard.

Bayleys Tauranga agent Phil Mangos said the often-admired property had been owned by descendants of one family for the past five generations.

“I’ve driven past this property many times and always admired it myself.

“The outlook from both homes on the property will be a massive appeal to any prospective buyers.

“To the north is ocean and if you look further east, you are looking into Tauranga Harbour and Mount Maunganui.“

“Both homes are sited to capture the views, particularly the newer architecturally designed 361sqm which sits on its own prominent headland.

The original 240sq m home also offers lovely sea views from its site, tucked further back from the edge of the water,” Mangos said.

A 18.2ha property along Western Bay of Plenty’s coast which includes two homes and an established ‘early-start’ kiwifruit orchard is on the market. Photo / Supplied

10.7can/ha of the property has been planted in kiwifruit, comprising 6.69can/ha of G3 Gold variety, 0.28can/ha of rootstock and 3.63can/ha of mature Hayward vines.

The kiwifruit enterprise is supported by a modern 1800sq m packing shed “with cool store, drive-through canopy, office, and staff room, plus an accommodation block, complete with kitchen and ablutions facilities, for temporary picking staff,” Bayleys said in a statement.

“The orchard consistently delivers early start premiums and the crop proceeds from the current crop will be included in the sale,” Mangos said.

There is subdivision potential for two lots.

Lot 1 is about 12.7ha and includes the newer home, packing shed facilities along with G3 and Hayward kiwifruit, while Lot 2 is about 6.5ha and includes the original home and 3.42can/ha of G3 kiwifruit – subject to survey and title.

Mangos said the main residence was completed in 2001 and sat well away from the pack house, on an elevated site to capture the panoramic views of Tauranga Harbour, Bowentown Heads and ocean towards Waihi Beach, and over towards the Kaimai Ranges.

“It was designed by Mark Tatton to embrace the sunrises and natural light.

Image 1 of 6: A 18.2ha property along Western Bay of Plenty’s coast which includes two homes and an established ‘early-start’ kiwifruit orchard is on the market. Photo / Supplied

“It’s got four bedrooms, three living areas and a spacious office, beautiful raked ceilings with native timber features, and expansive glazing to really capture the views.”

Mangos said the home had several entertaining zones, but the huge, partially covered deck area and its expansive sea views were a massive drawcard for anyone visiting the home.

“A garden path links through to the water nearby, allowing easy access for all the recreation opportunities you can imagine from kayaking to swimming or wind surfing.”

The original older home is a great complement to the main home, with four bedrooms and spacious kitchen featuring rimu cabinetry.

“Of course, the option is also there to modernise it or clear the site to create a new dream home from the ground up,” Mangos said.

Surrounding both homes are landscaped gardens which flow down to native plantings closer to the water’s edge.

Tenders close at 4pm on March 4.