In Matakana Village you’ll find beautiful restaurants, a gastropub, charming stores, a thriving farmers’ market and a boutique cinema.
And not far from it all, you’ll find The Sheds – a property built with the sole intention of providing a retreat for visitors to the area, while producing a somewhat easy return for the owners.
When the current owners first took hold of one of the last remaining central sections that could be developed, they decided to conceive a property that would serve as both a home and income.
The resulting buildings at 35 Matakana Valley Road render a decidedly coastal quality, surrounded by tropical landscaping and plenty of privacy. The couple succeeded in delivering a laid back space, with few demands and lots of charm.
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35 Matakana Valley Road in Matakana, Rodney, has a combined seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread out over a main house and the ‘sheds’. There is off-street parking.
The property is for sale by deadline, closing June 28. It has a 2021 RV of $1.18 million and, according to OneRoof records, last changed hands for $950,000 at the end of 2019.
“We wanted to keep it a relaxed, beachy and village vibe, a place that required little maintenance, where people could just relax,” the owner explains.
Made up of five one-bedroom ‘sheds’ and the main home, the property promises a mass of potential and possibilities in the popular gateway village. Offering two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and surrounded by liberal decks for summer entertaining, the main home has provided the perfect base for the owners since the project was completed.
The current homeowner says the high ceiling and central beam in the chief living area of the main house make the space feel huge. Photo / Supplied
“The high ceilings and central beam in the chief living area make the space feel huge, it produces a stunning effect,” says the owner.
“I’d describe it as a simple barn house, with style. But best of all, when you’re sitting by the pool, surrounded by the garden and outdoor fireplace and you can’t hear or see anyone – you could be anywhere in the world.”
Adjoining the primary building, each of the five, individually titled, A-frame suites includes their own outdoor fireplace and decks, both in the front and back, enjoying sun in the morning and afternoon. The tropically-themed and maturing landscaping is a collection of palms, taro grass and Birds of Paradise.
The main house and five one-bedroom ‘sheds’ offer a combined seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, a swimming pool and liberal decking for summer entertaining. Photo / Supplied
The swimming pool, surrounded by the garden, decking and an outdoor fireplace, offer total privacy. Photo / Supplied
The kitchens and bathrooms in both the home and units are uniform and modern. The kitchens with sleek black cabinetry and modern appliances, the bathrooms with concrete tiles and chrome accents, all contrast against white walls and light-filled spaces.
Ray White Mairangi Bay agent Drew Miller, who is marketing the property with Dane Smuts, highlights the property’s potential for someone to capitalise on.
“This is a buy-one or buy-them-all situation, the opportunity here is massive. It allows any buyer to split the risk through a change of use to retail or keep it as holiday accommodation.
“With the opening of the Puhoi to Warkworth expressway, Matakana is even closer, making it the perfect getaway while providing good returns for the owner,” Miller says.
