$2,900,000
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The Ultimate Northland Lifestyle
6577 Pouto Road, Pouto
PGG Wrightson Real Estate
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Privacy. Space. Self-Sufficiency. Income
ROTOTUNA HOMESTEAD – YOUR OWN PRIVATE VALLEY ESTATE
Some properties offer you a home. Others offer a lifestyle. Rototuna Homestead offers you an entire private valley to call your own.
Nestled within a sheltered basin on Northland’s beautiful Pouto Peninsula, this remarkable 1.58+ hectare country estate combines an expansive family homestead, substantial outbuildings, productive gardens, loads of fruit trees, and an established commercial Kaffir Lime orchard – all wrapped in the peace and privacy of its own secluded landscape.
Surrounded by mature shelterbelts, with birdsong in the trees and countryside stretching around you, this is somewhere the outside world feels wonderfully very far away.
A HOMESTEAD WITH ROOM TO BREATHE
At the heart of the property stands the approximately 263sqm homestead, offering generous proportions and the relaxed comfort of country living.
Spacious living areas open onto covered wraparound decking, creating inviting places for summer entertaining, family gatherings or simply enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the grounds. Upstairs, the master suite enjoys peaceful views across the valley …heck you could practically host a weekend music festival at this location without it bothering another neighbour anywhere!
Whether accommodating a growing family, welcoming visiting friends or enjoying the freedom of extra space, this is a home designed to adapt to your lifestyle.
IMPRESSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE – ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Beyond the homestead, the property’s extensive infrastructure is a standout feature.
A substantial two-storey, four-bay workshop offers exceptional storage and practical workspace, while approximately 100sqm of carpeted rooms upstairs provide further possibilities for hobbies, creative pursuits, working from home or other uses, subject to any necessary approvals.
A separate Packing House, complete with bathroom facilities, plus additional sheds and supporting infrastructure, adds another dimension of versatility – particularly appealing to those with home-based business ambitions or productive lifestyle interests.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY MEETS ESTABLISHED INCOME
For buyers dreaming of growing their own food, living sustainably or developing a productive country lifestyle, Rototuna Homestead already has much/all of the groundwork in place.
Established vegetable gardens, fruit trees, grazing areas, multiple water storage systems and solar installations provide a fantastic foundation for greater self-sufficiency.
And then there’s the orchard.
Approximately 400+ established GAP-certified, spray-free Kaffir Lime trees offer an existing horticultural enterprise, with the vendor advising long-standing supply relationships with Turners & Growers and Fresh As.
This established income-producing activity adds a particularly attractive dimension to an already versatile lifestyle property, with further orchard information available for interested buyers.
YOUR COUNTRY RETREAT – WITHOUT LOSING CONNECTION
Enjoy the tranquillity of your own sheltered valley while remaining within reach of Northland’s coastal attractions and everyday amenities.
Approximate driving times:
> Pouto Primary School – 10 minutes
> Kellys Bay – 15 minutes (outstanding Kaipara Harbour fishing)
> Dargaville Town – 45 minutes
> Whangarei City – 90 minutes
> Silverdale, Auckland – 2.5 hours
MORE THAN A PROPERTY – A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
A substantial family home. An established orchard. Extensive workshop and outbuilding space. Productive land. Privacy, independence and room to pursue whatever comes next.
Whether your vision is family living, semi-retirement, horticulture, home-based enterprise or simply escaping the bustle, Rototuna Homestead offers the space and flexibility to make it your own.
EXPLORE THE PROPERTY:
> Interactive Floorplan: https://visithome.ai/eTjyoG4qHqjjb6qEpTQLWw?mu=m
> Property Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkoRZEDVgSQ
> A comprehensive Property eBook, including the LIM Report, KDC Property File and detailed orchard/property information, is available on request.
Please allow 45-60 minutes for your private viewing – there’s a great deal to discover at Rototuna Homestead!
Kathy Fray
Boutique Real Estate SalesPerson
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What you’ll love about this place
- About 60 m from Lake Rototuna Lower
From LINZ's topographic maps: how near the land comes to the water's edge.
OwnBetter estimate
$851k
Low confidence
We estimate it would sell for $851,000 as at 5 October 2026, in a range of $679,000 to $1,050,000.
Typical home in Pouto
$434k
The median of our estimates of its 94 homes
$679kLow
$851kEstimate
$860kCouncil value
$1.05mHigh
How we worked this out
| Council valuation, Sept 2023 | $860,000 |
|---|---|
| Market movement in Kaipara District since the council valuation | −1.7% |
| Apartments and houses in Kaipara District | −0.1% |
| How Pouto sells against council values | +0.9% |
| Homes in this price range | −0.7% |
| Land as a share of the value | +0.5% |
| Our estimate | $851,000 |
We start from the council's rating valuation, move it by how sales in the area have moved since against their own council values, then by how properties like this one, nearby sales have done against the same arithmetic. Each step is an average of real sales. Tested every month against sales we had not seen: half land within about 6% of our estimate, and about 8 in 10 within the range. This is an automated estimate, not a registered valuation.
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Investor insights
70 Rototuna Road as a rental
Rent estimate$700/wk$610–$810 · Little evidence
Gross yield4.3%$36,400 a year on $851k
Net yield3.5%After $6,440 of costs
Cash flow−$111/wk30% deposit, interest only at 6.00%
| Line | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price Our estimate | ||
| Deposit | ||
| Interest rate | ||
| Rent a week our estimate $700 | ||
| Property manager | ||
| Rent, 52 weeks | $36,400 | |
| Empty between tenants 2 weeks | ||
| Property management 9.2% incl. GST | ||
| Maintenance 5% of rent | ||
| Council rates this year | ||
| Landlord insurance the building | ||
| Net income before interest | $29,960 | |
| Interest $595,700 at 6.00%, interest only | −$35,742 | |
| Cash flow before tax | −$5,782 | |
| Cash flow a week | −$111 | |
| Gross / net yield on the price | 4.3% / 3.5% | |
| Return on equity cash flow on the deposit, before tax | −2.3% | |
| Loses money above this interest rate, before tax | 5.03% | |
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The rent covers the interest at rates up to 5.03%. That is -2.3% a year on a $255k deposit. A guide before tax and capital growth, from our estimates; not financial advice.
Property data
- Floor area208 m²
- Land area1.58 ha
- Decade built2010s
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Property categoryLI201B
- Zoning (valuer’s record)1A
- CouncilKaipara District
- Valuation #1100-10604
- Valuation date1 Sep 2023
From the council’s rating records and the other sources noted on hover. Bedrooms and bathrooms may come from a past listing. Built is the decade the valuer records.
Title and land
Order a title record- Title numberNA120B/82
- Title typeFreehold
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Zoning (rating roll)1A
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About Pouto
Kaipara District
143
Properties on the rating roll
1 Sep 2023
Last council revaluation
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