Beautiful site in Kauaeranga Valley

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We’re looking for expressions of interest from anyone who’d like to be a tenant on our property. Set on 200 acres in the Kauaeranga Valley, the site is flat with good road access, and borders a stony stream. It gets a good amount of sun, even in the winter, and in summer your own swimming hole is just metres away. The flat area is approx 900m2. At present the site is not ready, but now that consent has been granted we’re aiming for late spring. We will soon be installing the septic treatment system and hard standing, as well as the water tank and connection to the spring supply. We recommend you collect drinking water from your roof. After the heavy earthworks are done, we will spread topsoil and seed for a small lawn area, and build raised gardens for veges. The photos are from the summer when it was newly levelled and preliminary driveway laid. The stream is behind the kanuka on the left side of the second image. The rest of the property is mostly bush, ranging from ancient stands of kauri, puriri, kohekohe, to young, regenerating kanuka, to weedy project areas that we’re gradually wrangling into shape. We – Sam and Keri – are a Belgian/Kiwi couple who have lived here for three years and both work from home. Our family is completed by two rescue dogs and two heifers. The Kauaeranga Valley has a wonderful community, with regular events at the Hall, including yoga, shared meals, music, games nights, fairs, and more. Just 10 minutes away from Thames, it’s convenient for amenities in town as well as being just 5 minutes from the DoC centre and the Coromandel Forest Park. Since moving here three years ago we have been made to feel very welcome, and look forward to extending that welcome to new tenants too. Available in late spring, 2024: - Water from the spring stored in a large tank. It may be drinkable, but hasn’t been tested. We recommend collecting drinking water from your roof. - Septic and grey water disposal. We now have building consent for a full secondary treatment plant, which will be installed as soon as practicable. - Swimming hole at your doorstep. - Good access to flat site, approx 900m2. - Fruit trees and garden space for veges. - 10 minutes to Thames, 5 minutes to the DoC centre and Coromandel Forest Park. - Good rural wifi/mobile phone signal (with One NZ, unsure about other carriers). - No power connection. - No pets. - $200/week (excluding lawns, if needed). Initial costs and bond TBC, dependent on the kind of connection needed to the septic system. Interested? Drop us a line with details about who you are, what you’re looking for, and anything else that might help us understand you. If it sounds like a good fit, we’ll be in touch to make a time to see the property and get to know you a little better. The site will not be available for viewing without an appointment, so no fence-hoppers please!