Claude Shepherd

Tender: Closes on Thursday 9 May 2024 at 4:00PM (unless sold prior) In a secluded sub-tropical rural environment just 7 minutes to Kerikeri town centre this magnificent property has so much to offer along with a truly relaxed lifestyle. Architecturally designed for easy contemporary living, the main residence caught the current owners’ attention for its quality build and fastidious craftsmanship. Sited for maximum privacy, shelter, sun, and views, the house has two north-facing wings, one with master suite and the other with family bedrooms and living, linked by open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas. To the north through super-size glass sliding doors is the sheltered courtyard with 15m saltwater pool, handcrafted stone walls, and an outdoor fireplace — offering a sanctuary for relaxation and entertainment. To the south is a hedged kitchen garden area and expansive view over the river valleys and tree tops. It feels like you’re living amongst nature, being able to open up both sides of the home to the pool, gardens and views. The beautiful 4 hectare property also includes a self-contained one-bedroom cottage with a delightful Pacific island flavour, that has been run as a popular deluxe B&B. In addition, a tastefully converted three-bedroom ‘shed’ features vaulted ceilings in the main living area and polished concrete floors throughout. The park-like setting with mature trees and established plantings is full of birdlife. Beyond the gardens, the paddocks are well-fenced and suitable for horses or stock grazing. The current owners have enjoyed sharing this special property with family, friends, and guests, and say their visitors have often commented on how it is like living at your own resort. With a sub-tropical environment, privacy, tranquility, and a superb location, this really is an incredible opportunity to make one of the Bay’s finest properties your own.Call now for more information and an extensive list of all Chattels/Equipment included in the sale.

Known as Honey Orchard, this mature orchard is a must view and features 3.64 canopy hectares of G3 Sun Gold kiwifruit.This gentle rolling property has a Northeast aspect, the structures are in good order and has excellent permanent perimeter shelter with new artificial shelter in place internally.Most of the orchard was grafted over in 2018 and 0.53 hectares was grafted over in 2012. This orchard has undergone a refurbishment in recent years with drainage put in place in a couple of damper areas, which have now been replanted on bounty rootstock in 2021. Therefore this orchard is now set up to produce well with a good crop hanging on the vines this season. Estimated between 12,500 to 15,000 trays per canopy hectare.The orchard also has an implement shed that has been partitioned off with a separate staff meeting and tea room, toilet and ample lockup storage area.Genuinely for sale and priced to sell.

Known as Honeysuckle Orchard, this turn-key orchard is impeccably presented and will impress.Featuring 6.37 hectares of G3 Sun Gold kiwifruit and 1.94 hectares of Ruby Red planted in 2020.With a total canopy area of 8.31 hectares, this young but maturing orchard is all set up to produce well this year and into the future.All new structures and well sheltered with mature, permanent structures in place.Excellent free-draining volcanic soils and irrigation is via the envied Kerikeri Irrigation Scheme ensuring constant year on year production.First crop last year and larger crop on the vines for this year ensures immediate cash flow for the new owner. When fully mature, we expect this orchard to be one of the best orchards in the district.First to see will buy.

This dairy property is located only 26km to Paparoa township and 30km to the strong rural town of Maungaturoto. Whangarei city is 41km to the north for all other necessities. The farm is calving down 320 spring calving Jersey cows from the 1st of August onwards. A rolling three year average production of 91,000kgm/s, with a top production of 97,000kgm/s. The farm dairy is a herringbone shed in good condition and the bale area is large enough for 50 cups. However, it is fitted with 25 cups and cup removers have been installed, which makes the shed a one-man operation. There is the normal array of farm sheds and two comfortable three bedroom homes.

Located on State Highway 1 close to Kerikeri, this unique business opportunity is well worth consideration.This refurbished male pollen orchard is showing strong returns and is expected to get stronger after recent redevelopment.The property also boasts a very large workshop with three phase power that would suit a large array of businesses or operations.There is also a comfortable three bedroom unit on the end of the shed with a large kitchen and dining area.The orchard could be leased and a separate business or operation run from the large shed and dwelling.Full information available upon request.

Located close to Taipa and east coast beaches, this small grazing unit is a must-view.Almost all the farm is in good pasture. It is well fenced to eight paddocks and new bore has been installed.Described as on third flat and one third easy hill with the balance being steeper.Currently wintering 80 dairy cows for eight weeks and then runs 50 to 60 dairy R1 heifers as well as cutting 120 to 140 bales of baleage.An ideal run-off or starter grazing unit and priced to sell.

Situated close to the historic township of Rawene and having direct access to the Hokianga Harbour, this farm will not disappoint.Excellent contour with around 63 hectares of quality marine flats for finishing with the balance mainly easy rolling to some medium hill and centrally raced to 60 plus paddocks . Currently running 135 breeding cows and 130+ weaners. 80 R1 steers and heifers, 65 R2 steers and heifers, (around 1,900+ stock units). The farm has good infrastructure with good yards, woolshed and sheds, two homes and singleperson’s quarters. The main home is recently renovated with three bedrooms, plus an office, two lounges and a new deck built to enjoy the sun and evening sunsets. The second dwelling is a quaint cottage which picks up water views.The ultimate lifestyle, an easy farm to run allowing time to collect whitebait, oysters, flounder, mullet and snapper in the harbour.

Located just 10 minutes north of Kamo and close to Whangarei city. This large scale dairy unit with outstanding infrastructure is a must-view. Estimated at 357 effective hectares with 292 hectares of flat land. Currently milking 850 cows for 319,000 kgm/s last year which was a flood-affected season. The farm has produced up to 427,000 kgm/s with a long term average of around 365,000 kgm/s. The farm is operated on a split calving regime calving down 550 autumn calving cows from 10th March onwards and 300 spring calving cows from 1st August onwards. There is an excellent 50 bale rotary shed with pro-track and cup removers, large under cover feed pad and outdoor calving pad. The farm also operates an 22-aside herringbone cowshed until December for ease of management. The farm also boasts a very large new calf rearing shed and a large array of implement sheds, feed buckets, etc. There are also five houses on the property. Three four bedroom brick homes and two three bedroom homes, plus two sleepouts all set in an elevated position overlooking the farm. The vendors would consider a full going concern and the farm is genuinely for sale and priced to sell.

This predominantly flat harbourside block is a hunter/gatherer’s paradise.Estimated at around 64 hectares effective grazing with around 60 hectares of marine flats protected by floodgates with the balance easy hill. Well fend and tracked 22 paddocks . A three bedroom house is situated on a hill, picking up views over the flats and Hokianga Harbour.This ex-dairy unit is currently running 75 breeding cows and 60 Angora goats. A renovated two stand woolshed is in good condition with a chiller as well for home kill and game.Cattle yards, two hay barns and a large calf rearing sheds for extensive calf rearing.The block has direct access to the harbour to launch a boat and small beach.The ultimate hunter and gatherer’s paradise with mullet, kahawai and flounder all year round and snapper in the summer. Oysters on the mud banks and wild pigs on the boundary.A large dam also provides plenty of ducks and swans - you name it, it is all here.

Located on Pukehuia Road and a short drive to Dargaville, this very well presented beef unit has a lot to offer and has an estimated 233ha effective pasture. Central roading from front to back provides excellent access to all 47 paddocks. A good mix of around 80ha alluvial river flats, with the balance rolling to medium hill country. Very well fenced and trough water to all paddocks. There are well constructed cattle yards located in the centre of the property where there is a functional three stand woolshed and five bay implement shed. Currently running 110 breeding cows and rearing an additional 83 autumn-born, and 180 spring-born bulls and steers as well as running some ewes. Genuine retiring vendor and priced to sell.