FOR SALE by negotiation.

Enquiries over $185,000 welcomed.

Up for reluctant sale is our late fathers private retreat/family bach.

Formerly Waihua School, this special place has a rich and storied history wrapped in the cozy atmosphere of a Hayao Miyazaki film.

The former schoolhouse cottage and various outbuildings are secreted among 2.16 acres of private, heavily wooded land.

A place of quiet tranquility, solace and birdsong there are many established native and exotic trees enticing Kereru, Piwakawaka, Tui and many other feathered friends, you are never alone here.

In addition to the giant pines, gum trees and prolific kawakawa bushes there are several nikau palms, and various fruit trees (including avocado, feijoa, grapefruit, fig, macadamia, plum and walnut - we think!) all secretly dotted about.

This elevated site nestled by the Waihua river mouth is only 15min to Wairoa, and has recently been blessed with great coffee, local farm produce and delicious pizza available weekends right at the end of the road, made by the magnificent Rose of Waihua Station
(as featured on Country Calendar 2023 episode 17 - link below)

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/player/tvepisode/country-calendar-44

With world class surfcasting at the renowned nearby river mouth, and rich fertile soil this place is perfect for an off grid retreat or self sustaining lifestyle.

We would love to hand this on to someone wanting to start their dream where our fathers one has left off.

We invite genuine cash enquiries over $185,000 only please, for consideration.

Offers requested by: 30th September 2026

Please get in contact directly for more information if of genuine interest.
Please contact by email to: imoverdesign@gmail.com
Thanks for looking!

LEGAL:
Listing price of $185,000 is an indicative starting price only and does not constitute acceptance of any offer. We will not be entertaining/engaging with offers under this value at this stage.
The successful purchaser will be selected based on the offer and any conditions of settlement. The sale will be subject to an agreed written contract. The vendor reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. Property is sold in an ‘as is’ condition at the time of sale. This is listed elsewhere.