357 Whangarei Heads Road Tamaterau, Whangarei District

AUCTION PENDING (the executors reserve the right to sell prior to the auction date). Auction date to be advised.

Nestled against the hills of Waikaraka, this historic cottage commands an elevated position on a substantial 2,931 m² section, enjoying sweeping panoramic views across the Whangarei Harbour. The land has a gentle, usable contour and a park-like feel, offering space, privacy, and genuine scope for the future.

Believed to have been built around 1912, the home began life as workers' accommodation at the Reotahi Freezing Works. When the freezing works were destroyed by fire in the early 1920s, this cottage was spared and later barged across the harbour to Waikaraka, where it was permanently re-established on its current site. Predating formal council records, it remains a genuine piece of Northland's early industrial heritage.

The home offers approximately 140 sqm of floor area, with a practical three-bedroom layout comprising two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. It is rich in character and originality, and was held and cherished by Aunty Judy for most of her adult life, after marrying Uncle Don and purchasing it as their first and only home in the 1960s.

This is the first time the property has been offered to the market in over 60 years, a testament to both its setting and its significance to the family.

While refurbishment is required, the fundamentals here are compelling. Large landholdings of this size, with elevation, harbour views, and genuine early-1900s provenance, are increasingly difficult to replace. For buyers prepared to renovate, there is clear potential to restore the home's character while adding significant value through thoughtful modernisation.

Waikaraka is a stunning, well-positioned waterside location, just minutes from Onerahi and central Whangarei amenities, while also forming the gateway to the Whangarei Heads Peninsula, where beaches, boating, fishing, and mountain walks are all within easy reach.

This is a deceased estate, and the executors' instructions are clear. This property is to be sold. For buyers who can look beyond the cosmetic and recognise the underlying land, location, and character, this offering represents outstanding value in a tightly held harbour-side setting.

Strong interest is anticipated. Early inspection is recommended.

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