A piece of New Zealand's farming history is for sale, with tenders open to buy Flock House near Bulls.
The buildings and about 14ha of land have a current capital value of $1.475 million and tenders close on May 23 with Bayleys Realty Group.
Flock House was founded in 1924, initially as a home for sons of British naval personnel who died during World War I but in 1947 it was opened to young New Zealand boys aged 14 to 18, who wanted an education in farming.
The facility continued to operate until the 1980s but a change in fee structure saw a drastic fall in student numbers. That prompted the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, which administered the centre, to close the doors in 1988.
Since it closed, the complex has been used as a conference and function centre, before passing into private ownership in 1995.
The original Flock House homestead - known as McKelvie House - has a Category 1 listing with the Historic Places Trust.
Lewis Townshend, Bayleys commercial and industrial salesman, said the property included the homestead, a full-sized gymnasium, three indoor squash courts, two tennis courts, a 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool, basketball, volleyball and badminton courts.
It also included a restaurant, bar and recreation area serviced by a commercial kitchen and accommodation that can take up to 300 people.
Mr Townshend said the potential for the complex was "virtually limitless".
"The building infrastructure and a number of commercial-grade amenities are all in place and ready for a new owner to refurbish and reinvigorate to its former glory.
"Or the property could be subdivided with each subsequent dwelling having shared access rights to the likes of the pool and sports facilities in what could effectively become a gated-style community."