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652A Te Whiti Road, Te Whiti, Masterton

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Te Muriwai o Te Whiti

Te Muriwai o Te Whiti is an exceptional property. It is one of the few places in the Wairarapa where regenerating and original forest, along with seasonal wetland, borders the beautiful Ruamahanga River—yet it’s just a 10-minute drive to Masterton and 30 minutes to the vineyards of Martinborough.

Beyond being a developed seasonal wetland and lowland bird habitat, the property also provides direct access to the ever-changing Ruamahanga River as it flows from the Tararua Ranges to Lake Ōnoke. The western horizon is dominated by the distant Tararua Range, with an uncluttered view creating a constantly shifting vista as clouds gather around its peaks.

Spanning approximately 6.29 hectares, the property is divided into two distinct areas. The upper terrace features a prime paddock with water, ideal for horses or small-holder stock grazing, alongside the homestead and its associated car and equipment shelters, garage and sheds. This area is framed by woodlots and extensive, well-established native plantings of matai kahikatea and totara.

A 1930s 3-bedroom 1 bathroom home sits comfortably on the land in its own private setting and includes an office and exposed native timber flooring in the living areas and hallway, in addition to swamp totora skirting boards sourced from the Wairarapa. Ample heating is provided by a Lady Kitchener log burner, ideal for larger homes.

The lower terrace, a haven for wildlife, contains stands of original native forest (totara kahikatea matai kowhai small leaf mahoe, mahoe, titoki, native broom), seasonal wetlands and an oxbow backwater. Here, you’re likely to encounter birds such as tūī, korimako (bellbird), kererū, riroriro (grey warbler), and pīwakawaka (fantail), along with paradise ducks, spoonbill and grey teal.

The owner has actively enhanced the area by planting native vegetation, including sedges, toetoe, tī kōuka (cabbage trees), harakeke (flax), and mānuka (tea tree). As well as kahikatea and matai and kowhai.

Identified by the Department of Conservation in 1996 as a recommended area of protection (RAP 6), the then owners put the native bush on the river flat bank and terrace into a QE2 Covenant.

A legacy property which will continue to grow and develop and provides opportunity for the potential new owner to keep on further developing and enhancing should they desire.

This is a truly unique residence, offering the rare opportunity to enjoy a remarkable natural setting while remaining within easy reach of town amenities.

Phone Julian Greenall 021 069 9236 for more information

To view the Property Files: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/G28008

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Type

Lifestyle Section

Property ID

G28008

Listed on

26/06/2025

Updated

19/11/2025

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 167 days (last updated on 26 June) and was last sold in 1992 for $65,000. OneRoof now estimates this property to be $1,140,000 and its latest rating valuation by Masterton council is $1,025,000 as of 2023. There are 1 properties for sale in Te Whiti.

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Floor area

130m²

Land area

6.3ha

Type of title

Freehold

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Te Whiti, Masterton District

Te Whiti is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Masterton, one of 23 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Te Whiti is the 9th largest suburb of Masterton in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Te Whiti provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1880 - 1889. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1990 - 1999. Residential housing stock in Te Whiti is made up of approximately 28% residential housing and 72% lifestyle properties.

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