A sizeable parcel of land in West Auckland is being offered to the market for the first time in more than 40 years and presents buyers with the opportunity to acquire a landholding that can be subdivided.
148 Waitākere Road was used by a previous owner as a flax mill and to hold cattle, but the property is now surplus to the requirements of the current owner.
Spanning 18.11ha, this significant site is zoned Rural – Countryside Living Zone under the Auckland Unitary Plan.
This zone incorporates a range of different types of rural lifestyle development which share a common characteristic of being low-density residential development on rural land.
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The site has an elevated position offering stunning rural views throughout the property.
The property is located between the rapidly developing areas of Swanson, Kumeū, and Huapai, which have seen significant residential growth in the past few years.
The land is just a 25-minute drive (off-peak) from Auckland CBD, 10 minutes from Kumeū, and 15 minutes from the Westgate shopping complex, combining rural tranquillity with easy access to urban amenities.
Colliers Directors James Appleby and Caroline Cornish have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale via deadline private treaty closing at 4pm on Thursday 6 June, unless sold prior.
Appleby, Director at Colliers West Auckland and a site sales specialist, says the site offers significant potential given the ability to carve the landholding into smaller parcels.
“The property can potentially be subdivided into blocks of approximately 4ha, which will be highly appealing to people looking for the opportunity to build a home on a lifestyle block that is still close to key urban hubs,” Appleby says.
“Following the worst of the Covid pandemic there has been a continued push among people searching for self-sustaining lifestyle property options that include having a functional work from home set-up.
“This large-scale site could be divided into multiple smaller sections to provide future residents with the lifestyle property they desire.”
The Waitākere area is known for its picturesque setting and outdoor recreational opportunities, including Bethells Beach, the Waitākere Ranges, Muriwai, and Woodhill offering easy access for all activities be it hiking, mountain biking, surfing, motorbiking, horse riding, or even strawberry picking.
The area also caters for educational needs with several schools in the general vicinity as well as kindergartens and childcare facilities.
Cornish, Director of Investment Sales at Colliers, says the property has a storied history given it has been held by the same owner for more than four decades.
“From previously housing a flax mill to being used as a hobby farm, this piece of land has long been cherished but the time is right for a new owner to take it on a fresh path,” Cornish says.
“The site is loaded with potential and can be developed in a number of ways, such as a grand family residence, a series of boutique dwellings, a sustainable farming endeavour, or an equestrian dream property.
“This is all set against the backdrop of knowing Auckland CBD is readily accessible meaning future occupants can enjoy the charm of the countryside with all of life’s modern conveniences not far away.”
- Supplied by Colliers
