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    Warkworth

    Warkworth is a town on the Northland Peninsula in the upper North Island of New Zealand. It is in the northern part of the Auckland Region. It is located on State Highway 1, 64 km north of Auckland and 98 km south of Whangārei, and is at the head of Mahurangi Harbour.

    The Mahurangi Harbour and surrounding area has been settled by Māori since at least the 13th century. As Warkworth is the upper most navigable point on the Mahurangi River, it was a crossroads between overland traffic and waka, and gained the name Puhinui, referring to the waterfalls found at the river. The people of the Mahurangi Harbour area would move seasonally between different kāinga based on available resources, and came to the dense kauri forests at Puhinui to utilise resources such as berries, eels and felling trees to construct waka.

    European settler John Anderson Brown first settled at Warkworth in 1843, establishing a timber mill on the banks of the Mahurangi River. The town was officially established in 1853, and became a hub for the timber and ship building industries. The town became a hub for the Wilsons Cement Works in 1884, and by the 1930s as roads improved transitioned into becoming a commercial and service hub for the wider rural area.

    Today Warkworth is a bustling, vibrant and thriving hub of the Matakana Coast, Warkworth is within easy reach of Pūhoi, Kaipara Flats, Mahurangi East, Matakana, Leigh and Wellsford. You’ll find boutique shops as well as larger chain stores, all amenities and a burgeoning dining scene that offers plenty of choice for a café brunch or a fine evening out.

    A full suite of primary and secondary schooling options are available too.

    Warkworth

    26
    Dashper Drive
    3Bedrooms
    1Bathrooms
    6Car Spaces
    Land Area554476 sqm

    $1,595,000

    Warkworth

    26
    Dashper Drive

    $1,595,000

    3Bedrooms
    1Bathrooms
    6Car Spaces
    Land Area554476 sqm

    A True New Zealand Treasure

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    Warkworth is a town on the Northland Peninsula in the upper North Island of New Zealand. It is in the northern part of the Auckland Region. It is located on State Highway 1, 64 km north of Auckland and 98 km...



    A True New Zealand Treasure

    We are excited to offer for sale this beautiful and historic family home. Set on a stunning 9.8884Ha section, it is surrounded by 45.5592Ha of protected, covenanted native bush. The entire property, spanning 55.4476 hectares (more or less), is rich in heritage, natural beauty, and offers the perfect balance of privacy and tranquility, with large, established trees encircling the old homestead.

    Built between 1880 and 1889 by James Henry Goatley of Goatley Road, this charming homestead was constructed from timber hand-milled from the land itself. James meticulously designed the house, incorporating beautiful match lining, original kauri floorboards, double-hung windows, a high roof stud, and expansive verandahs-perfect for lounging in the sun. As the first property surveyed in the area, the house bears the Goatley name, still honored in the nearby road.

    While the home’s footprint is modest (110msqm) more or less, the surrounding land offers exciting potential for expansion. Approximately 1Ha of buildable land on the 9.8884Ha, Lot 8 could accommodate a substantial new dwelling, seamlessly blending with the natural surroundings. The covenanted bushland also offers a peaceful, riparian setback that could be incorporated into sensitive design plans – subject to council approval.

    Located in the upper area of a small subdivision, Dashper Drive off Goatley Road, offers a scenic outlook over the shared right of way leading from the tar-sealed road. The neighborhood features a mix of new homes and caring residents who are passionate about preserving the environment and fostering a sense of community.

    This remarkable property includes 45Ha of covenanted native bush, which extends into the Dome Valley State Forest. The bush is teeming with life, home to over 15 species of native birds, including the rare Hochstetter’s frog, one of the oldest living frog species in the world. Small streams flow from the bush, providing habitat for kura (freshwater crayfish) in the crystal-clear pools.

    Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of New Zealand history, surrounded by nature, with unlimited potential for renovation, expansion, and a deep connection to the land.

    Contact us today to learn more or to arrange a viewing of this extraordinary property.

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