There’s no shortage of homes on the market, but which one is right for you? OneRoof’s Buyer Club series showcases standout properties from around New Zealand, from affordable first homes to luxury estates, highlighting the listings we think deserve a closer look.
Sometimes a property is so special that its owners cherish it for many generations – keeping it in the family and often passing it down over the decades.
These properties for sale right now hold a lifetime of memories and have been retained by their respective owners for seriously significant amounts of time.
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630 Gordons Road, Waiheke Island | Deadline private treaty December 3
630 Gordons Road has been owned by the Gordons since the 1890s. The family’s history on the island goes right back to the 1860s, when William Gordon moved there from Auckland after arriving on the Excelsior from Northern Ireland in 1858.
The last remaining piece of his legacy, an 18.78ha landholding on the island’s south-eastern coastline, is up for grabs with an RV of just over $6 million. The property includes the original homestead as well as another three-bedroom dwelling and historic woolshed on the waterfront.
The Gordons farmed the land for decades, with Williams’ grandson, the late, lifelong Waiheke resident Colin Gordon, taking over the family farm in the early 1950s. Colin actually built Gordons Road himself, so that his five children didn’t have to go to boarding school and that the family could travel around the island without having to do so by boat.
The property is one of Waiheke’s most significant remaining parcels, with elevated pasture and established native bush cascading all the way to the water’s edge. Photo / Supplied
The original family homestead remains at the heart of the property, elevated above the water and presented in largely original condition. Photo / Supplied
A second, three-bedroom dwelling and boatshed are nestled within the shoreline, along with the historic woolshed. Photo / Supplied
Scott Gordon, Colin’s son, says: “Every day when I go down to the beach I’m saying goodbye to the place, it’s beautiful.”
Bayleys listing agent Tracy Martin, who is selling the property with colleague Mana Tahapehi, says: “Where else can you buy over 1km of waterfront property on an island? It’s pretty amazing and the beachfront is next level."
She expects the property to appeal to those seeking privacy and an opportunity to create a lasting family retreat. Its scale, sheltered coastline and rich history offer something increasingly difficult to find on Waiheke Island.
“Even the historic woolshed offers wonderful possibilities. It’s such a special part of the property’s history, and there’s so much potential to bring it back to life.”
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91 The Esplanade, Manly, Auckland | Tender November 25
Michelle Kennedy and Kim Diack, of James Law Realty, are selling this architecturally-designed, Manly beachfront showstopper, which has been in the same family for over 50 years. Kim says that Manly Beach is the “jewel of the Hibiscus Coast”.
“It’s the best beach, with a beautiful safe swimming bay and you can launch your boat and be at Kawau in 30 minutes,” he says.
91 The Esplanade and 17 Laurence Street, an adjoining section, are being sold together and offer an combined 2024sqm of beachfront land. Photo / Supplied
The property has been lived in permanently and as a holiday home, hosting family weddings, birthdays and Christmas celebrations over the years.
As well as the location, the opportunity here is incredibly unique and very rare as 91 The Esplanade is being sold with 17 Laurence Street, an adjoining section that takes the combined land area to 2024sqm.
“The house is in a grandstand position and the fact that it’s got an adjoining freehold section means it’s half an acre of splendidness.”
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46 Hikuai School Road, Hikuai, Thames-Coromandel | Tender December 10
It’s down to Hikuai for this 210ha of pristine Coromandel countryside, which is being offered to market for the first time in 140 years. Think Yellowstone near the coast. The property is well suited to sheep, beef and dairy support grazing and improvements includes a tidy three-bedroom Lockwood home with open-plan living, wood burner and heat pump, a 9m x 6m garage, large implement shed, three-stand woolshed with covered yards, cattle yards and two hay barns.
On the market for the first time in 140 years: 210ha of Hikuai country. Photo / Supplied
Glenn Tanner from Bayleys says there is so much going for it and that this is a “once in a generation opportunity”.
“The location is incredible, it’s close to Tairua, Pauanui and The Pinnacles, and you’ve got a beautiful crystal clear river on the boundary. It’s pretty special.
“It’s got an airstrip, great infrastructure and some amazing spots to build on. Plus it’s also a productive, good running unit in its current state.”
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5 Beaumont Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton | Price $749,000
This quaint and cosy brick home has been loved by its owner for the past 62 years but is now ready to start its new legacy as she’s moving into a retirement village.
Jamie Barakat from Lugtons is selling the 708sqm property and says it’s the land and location that really sweeten the deal.
At the other end of the market is a cute brick home at 5 Beaumont Street. Photo / Supplied
“The buyer will be getting into great school zones and be walking distance to the university and then there are land-banking opportunities for the future. If they wanted to put in townhouses, they could definitely do that.
“Otherwise it’s a lovely solid brick home for a new family to make their mark.”
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11 Ngarewa Drive, Mahurangi West, Auckland | Price by negotiation
The owners of this 4.87ha retreat have savoured the beautiful Mahurangi Harbour views for nearly 60 years. The sunny, north-facing property is elevated and private, and enveloped with rolling pasture and native bush.
Held by the same family for nearly 60 years is 11 Ngarewa Drive. Photo / Supplied
Jenni Finlayson from Bayleys is selling it and in her listing, says “the existing two-bedroom cottage provides an inviting place to settle in and enjoy the surroundings from day one, with the property offering scope for a more substantial build in the future”.
“Much of the groundwork is already in place with a formed driveway, power and septic system established. In addition, the rustic three-car garage provides parking for a boat or could serve as a great workshop.”
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