577-589 Ormiston Road, Ruakākā

This 14.2970-hectare property offers a rare blend of rural lifestyle, productivity and expansive sea views of Bream Bay and direct vistas of the Hen and Chicks.

The 301sqm brick home boasts quality craftsmanship and ample space, featuring four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two lounges on split level living. Extensive covered decks invite outdoor living, while a double garage, two heat pumps, and a fire ensure year-round comfort.

For those with farming ambitions this property has until recently been farmed as a Suffolk Sheep Stud of 150 sheep. Currently running 24 head of cattle and sheep in prime condition, the property includes a large farm implement shed, with shearing stand and pens for up to 60 sheep, excellent sheep yards, and a loading race. There are also pens suitable for rearing calves and a chicken run.

The gently sloping land has been meticulously maintained with superb pasture management. The grass is rye and clover and has been regularly fertilized. The fences are quality, mostly seven wire post and batten with a hot wire and pipe gates. Water is abundant with three,year-round dams. There is 64,000 litres of farm water storage at the shed which is gravity fed to concrete troughs in each paddock. There is a further 64,000 litres of water storage at the house.

Located just minutes from the beaches of Ruakaka and Waipu and only a short drive to State Highway One, this is a rural lifestyle with the convenience of coastal life nearby.