These two picturesque properties in Kaiwaka have been developed with first-home buyers, young families and anyone looking to escape the rat race in mind.
Creating them was the vision of owner Bernie and his wife, who are raising their two young children in this peaceful rural setting, immersed in the cycles of nature.
“We set out to buy a block of land with the aim to cut it up, subdivide it off and build our forever home on one of the lots,” Bernie says. “We’re at the stage now that we’ve subdivided, got titles for all the lots and are selling the remainder of them.”
They’re selling 19 Protea Lane, a 5018sqm block with a four-bedroom home and Lot 4 Protea Lane, a 4533sqm block with a three-bedroom home.
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Bernie says the properties are perfectly positioned and proportioned for people looking for a bit of land, especially those with little ones.
“They’re all pretty much on one acre, we’ve put a couple of cows on ours that the kids play around with – it’s a lifestyle block.”
The more affordable location of Kaiwaka itself, plus the post-Covid work from home phenomenon, makes the dream more achievable than some people might realise.
“It’s pretty easy – we’re 40 minutes from Albany and just 15 minutes from Mangawhai, without the prices of Albany or Mangawhai. We’ve had a couple of people interested that want to commute into the city once or twice a week and work from home the rest of it.”
They have worked hard to form up the safe and peaceful cul-de-sac.
“It’s got a total of six lots off it, so you’re not in a busy street. It’s fully sealed and is all council owned, with no maintenance required. It’s not a private subdivision where you’re tied into all sorts of agreements.”
19 Protea Lane has a four-bedroom, 155sqm residence on 5018sqm of land, and is for sale by negotiation. Photo / Supplied
The vendors, who were living in No 19, installed a new kitchen. Photo / Supplied
The family has been living at number 19, which they built in 2022. The 155sqm, north-facing modern home is perfect for family life, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate media room, that they’ve used as a playroom.
It’s a healthy environment for kids to live in, with double glazing and two heat pumps, plus there’s plenty of space to play on the front lawn. There is also ample off-street parking for up to 10 cars, a 30sqm garden shed and fenced paddocks for pets, hobby farming or gardens.
Lot 4 is an original three-bedroom, two-bathroom 1980s house that has been extensively renovated with a new roof, paint inside and out, carpet and kitchen. With three heat pumps and DVS, it’s very warm and comfortable all year round, plus has two covered decks. This property also has generous off-street parking, a nice big front lawn and ample room to landscape, garden or further develop the grounds.
Bernie and his family love the friendly atmosphere of the neighbourhood and the region itself.
“It’s really quiet and peaceful. We know all the neighbours and there is a real community, family-friendly feel. There’s also a supermarket in Kaiwaka as well as plenty of takeaway places and cafes – it’s quite appealing in terms of what you can get.”
Lot 4 has been extensively renovated with a new roof, paint inside and out, carpet and kitchen. Photo / Supplied
Lot 4 has generous off-street parking and ample room to landscape, garden or further develop. Photo / Supplied
Amit Sharma, from Hills Real Estate, is selling the properties with colleague Rickhil Prakash and says that these properties are such good value and present a sensational opportunity for buyers who have been reassessing how they want to live.
“Since Covid, there are so many people who are able to work from home. After being up there in Kaiwaka it’s even got me rethinking where I live. It’s a great vibe – the people are really relaxed. You almost get to back in time how we used to live, with all the modern amenities,” Sharma says.
Another interesting feature of these properties is the method of sale – the vendors will accept Bitcoin.
“There’s some savvy investors that buy and invest with crypto currency. I had a chat with a potential buyer who was looking at putting up a solar farm and these properties could gain some traction in those niches, as well as of course with first-home buyers and families.”
Lot 4 Protea Lane and 19 Protea Lane in Kaiwaka, Kaipara, are on the market for sale by negotiation.
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