685 Mataro Road, Onaero, New Plymouth

Step into the charm of country living with this character-filled 1940's weatherboard home, set on a generous 3.86 ha (9.53 acres) of private mixed contour rural land. Offering space, versatility and beautiful rural views, this property is ideal for those seeking a relaxed peaceful lifestyle with room to spread out and enjoy the country. The five bedroom, two bathroom home offers a welcoming country feel, complete with a wood fire for those cooler evenings. A valuable bonus is the separate-entry bedroom with its own bathroom, currently operating as an Airbnb and offering potential for additional income. Fully rewired in 2024, the property is connected to both tank and spring water, adding to its appeal. Outside, there is plenty of room to pursue your lifestyle dreams, with two pole sheds, a glasshouse, two chook pens and a large pond adding to the charm and practicality of the setting. Private, peaceful and offering plenty of space to make your own, this is a wonderful opportunity to embrace country living, enjoy the rural outlook and create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of.

Deadline Sale 20 November 2026

Enjoy the best of country living in Tikorangi with this impressive one-acre lifestyle property, offering a lovely family home, exceptional shedding and beautifully established outdoor spaces. Built by Jennian Homes in 2008, the 180m2 residence is thoughtfully designed for comfortable living, with north facing bedrooms capturing all day sun. The master suite features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, while the additional bedrooms are complemented by a separate office. The expansive open plan living area creates a welcoming hub for family and friends, with large double stacker ranch sliders opening to the generous Macrocarpa deck and steel pergola. A fireplace, heat pump and electric blinds add year-round comfort and convenience. Water filtration with UV treatment is installed for the house tank supply, with the flexibility to switch to town supply if desired. A double internal access garage incorporates the laundry. Outside, the property is designed for relaxation, entertaining and practical country living. Unwind in the spa pool, gather around the fire pit or enjoy the fully fenced, low-maintenance grounds, with separate front and rear yards providing space for children and pets. The impressive 12m x 16m shed is a standout feature, complete with two automatic roller doors, a car hoist, fireplace, toilet, shower and an insulated hobby room or bedroom. An attached 8m x 6m carport provides further covered parking, while a discreet 40ft container offers additional garden and storage space, with power and a quiet-operating compressor. A dedicated wash-down pad with water blaster setup is ideal for keeping boats, bikes and recreational equipment clean. Green thumbs will appreciate the established vegetable gardens with planter boxes and an integrated watering system, alongside a variety of fruit trees including avocados, plums, peaches, lemons, passionfruit, limes and kaffir limes. A spacious woodshed, generous chicken coop and three well-watered paddocks complete the lifestyle offering. Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Urenui and Waitara, and 20-25 minutes from New Plymouth, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy space, comfort and versatility without the demands of a large rural holding. If you're looking for a modern country home with outstanding shedding and room for all your lifestyle pursuits, this Tikorangi property deserves your attention.

Buyers $1,250,000+

Set across 7.2 ha (17.79 acres) of rolling countryside, this lifestyle property offers space, rural views and plenty of potential to make it your own. Currently divided into two large paddocks and a smaller front paddock, the property features an unconsented converted wool shed offering three bedrooms, one bathroom and a spacious living area, the bathroom was recently upgraded as well as Italian tiles installed in the kitchen, laundry through to the bathroom. The larger bedrooms, full insulation and heat pump provide comfortable living, while a single garage with internal access adds practicality. The infrastructure is well suited to rural living, with two large water tanks, a fully enclosed half-round hay barn, a two-bay pole shed with a dirt floor and roller doors. With its rolling land, established rural infrastructure and wonderful countryside outlook including supreme mountain views, there is also exciting scope to build your dream home and create a lifestyle property tailored to your vision. Discover your possibilities - contact me today to arrange your viewing.

$650,000