Deadline Sale
4 2 2
Deadline sale Thu, 19 Nov
Private Rural Retreat with Guest Wing
30 McCathie Road, Ruakākā
Harcourts Bream Bay
Unclaimed
748 One Tree Point Road, Ruakākā
Whangarei District
Negotiation
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 3.66 ha
- House
Restored to perfection, impossible to replace
There are properties you admire, and then there are properties you simply can't replace.
Hidden amongst established grounds and the original farmhouse orchard, this beautifully restored character homestead captures the romance of a bygone era while delivering every comfort expected of modern living. Lovingly transformed from the ground up, it is a rare opportunity to secure one of Bream Bay's most distinctive lifestyle properties.
From the moment you arrive, the feeling is unmistakable. Leadlight windows, soaring coffered ceilings, heritage detailing and timeless craftsmanship create a home with genuine soul, while the comprehensive renovation ensures all the hard work has already been done.
At the heart of the home, a light-filled country kitchen combines premium modern finishes with classic farmhouse appeal. Four generous bedrooms provide room for family and guests, including a private master retreat with walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and direct access to the gardens. The living areas expands to a covered entertaining deck where expansive rural views, birdsong and spectacular sunsets become part of everyday life.
A crackling woodfire brings warmth through the cooler months, while mature gardens, specimen trees and open lawns provide an idyllic setting for children, pets and family gatherings.
Set across 3.65 hectares of level, fertile land, this is the lifestyle many dream about but few ever find. Whether your vision includes horses, grazing stock, horticulture, market gardening or simply space to breathe, the possibilities here are substantial.
Adding further appeal are the property's versatile outbuildings, including a high-stud barn, workshop, double garage and stables for equestrian enthusiasts. The charming stone building, once an original Blacksmith workshop offers an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a work-from-home base, creative studio, boutique retail venture, farm gate store or future cafe concept (subject to any required approvals), along with multiple access points allowing easy parking and turning options for larger vehicles.
Close enough to enjoy the beaches, boating and coastal lifestyle of Bream Bay, with the added bonus of equestrian beach riding access only 5km away, yet the home is just far enough away to wake to birdsong, open skies and the peaceful rhythm of country life.
Our vendors have Auckland commitments firmly established and have made the decision to sell! Opportunities of this calibre are exceptionally rare, and with nothing comparable currently available in the local market, interested buyers are encouraged to act decisively.
Properties like this are remembered long after they are sold.
The question is not whether you'll love it.
The question is whether you'll be the one holding the keys when the auction concludes.
Viewing is essential. Auction buyers should make their interest known early.
OwnBetter estimate
$1.14m
Medium confidence
We estimate it would sell for $1,140,000 as at 5 October 2026, in a range of $997,000 to $1,370,000.
Typical home in Ruakākā
$765k
The median of our estimates of its 1,663 homes
$997kLow
$1.14mEstimate
$1.2mCouncil value
$1.37mHigh
How we worked this out
| Council valuation, Jul 2024 | $1,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Market movement in Whangarei District since the council valuation | −4.1% |
| How Ruakākā sells against council values | −0.9% |
| Homes in this price range | −0.7% |
| Land as a share of the value | +1.8% |
| Its own sale in 2024 | −1.0% |
| Our estimate | $1,140,000 |
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 and its own last sale 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
748 One Tree Point Road as a rental
Rent estimate$810/wk$700–$930 · Little evidence
Gross yield3.7%$42,120 a year on $1.14m
Net yield3.0%After $7,452 of costs
Cash flow−$254/wk30% deposit, interest only at 6.00%
| Line | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price Our estimate | ||
| Deposit | ||
| Interest rate | ||
| Rent a week our estimate $810 | ||
| Property manager | ||
| Rent, 52 weeks | $42,120 | |
| 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 | $34,668 | |
| Interest $798,000 at 6.00%, interest only | −$47,880 | |
| Cash flow before tax | −$13,212 | |
| Cash flow a week | −$254 | |
| Gross / net yield on the price | 3.7% / 3.0% | |
| Return on equity cash flow on the deposit, before tax | −3.9% | |
| Loses money above this interest rate, before tax | 4.34% | |
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The rent covers the interest at rates up to 4.34%. That is -3.9% a year on a $342k deposit. A guide before tax and capital growth, from our estimates; not financial advice.
Property data
- Floor area160 m²
- Land area3.66 ha
- Decade built1920s
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- Parking2 car spaces
- Property categoryUse not published
- CouncilWhangarei District
- Valuation #290-9404
- Valuation date1 Jul 2024
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 numberNA26B/915
- Title typeFreehold
- Legal descriptionLot 3 Deposited Plan 65555
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About Ruakākā
Whangarei District
2,181
Properties on the rating roll
1 Jul 2024
Last council revaluation
Counts describe the records we hold for this territorial authority, not a market forecast. Our estimate above is automated, not a registered valuation; how it was reached is shown with it. Every council figure on this page can be checked against the council's own record.
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