Tapawera - Perfect Starter or Retirement Farm

Description

The ideal starter or retirement farm has just come to the market in the highly regarded Stanley Brook area and should be viewed to be appreciated. With flat easily managed paddocks covering a freehold area of 36.5ha this property offers the opportunity to continue grazing or explore other higher productive uses. The property comes with water rights for irrigation, the Stanley Brook flowing along the back boundary and with good access to nearby Tapawera and Motueka.

The 1950s bungalow features an attractive farmhouse layout and solid Rimu bones, with 3 bedrooms and open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, plus an attached sleepout perfect for a fourth bedroom or office. Thoughtfully positioned on a slight rise, the home captures peaceful countryside and mountain views along with all-day sun, offering a great starting point to add your own touch and upgrade the home. The property includes good farming infrastructure with a woolshed, 3-bay hay shed, and cattle yards with loading race, making it ready for immediate use. For vehicles and equipment, there's convenient covered parking for two vehicles, separated by a handy workshop space.

The land is well-subdivided into 11 paddocks, all with gravity fed water troughs for convenient stock management. Water infrastructure includes two new 30,000L storage tanks fed from the existing well. The property features productive soils and a water right for irrigation of 2.8ha, providing options for more intensive land use. A special feature is a majestic 2ha Matai stand, offering natural shelter for stock and enhancing the property's character. The location is particularly appealing, being less than 10 minutes from Tapawera village and approximately 40 minutes to Richmond, with the added convenience of being on the school bus route.

Whether you're a young farmer starting your journey or looking to wind down on a more manageable block, this property offers the perfect balance of productivity and rural lifestyle.

The current owners have undertaken improvements to water supply and storage, fencing and sheds, and beautification of the streambank. There is still ample opportunity for the new owner to add value to the house and surrounds, and to explore other cashflow ideas for the property.
Price is +GST (if any).