luxury farmhouse for sale Helensville, New Zealand

There’s a certain feeling you get when you arrive at 86 Valley Road, a sense of calm that settles over you before you even realise you’ve taken a deeper breath. The land sits elevated above the valley, bathed in all day sun, with rural views that stretch softly toward the horizon. It feels private, protected, and quietly confident. The kind of place where a family can grow into itself. What makes 86 truly special is that the beginning has already been written. A modern minor dwelling sits gently on the land, offering warmth, comfort, and a place to call home from the very first day. It’s a rare blend of practicality and possibility, a space to live in now while dreaming up the home that will carry your family into the future. For professionals balancing busy lives, for couples planning their next chapter, for families wanting room to breathe, this property offers something deeply reassuring: stability today, potential tomorrow. The land itself feels nurturing, open enough for gardens, animals, and play, yet sheltered enough to feel like a retreat from the world. Deadline Private Treaty closing 4:00p.m. Tuesday 9 June 2026 (Unless Sold Prior) Contact Kathy Walker and Jessica Sammut from New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty for more information.

Experience the ultimate lifestyle and business opportunity at this extraordinary 1.8-hectare (more or less) property in a prime Riverhead location. Currently thriving as a commercial flower-growing business, this stunning landholding boasts flat, parklike grounds perfect for gardening, land banking, or expanding your horticultural ventures. The picturesque gardens are a true showstopper, featuring two aviaries with canaries and Indian ringneck parrots filling the air with lovely birdsong, plus a serene water feature complete with goldfish. Enjoy a year-round bounty of fresh fruit from the diverse range of trees, including citrus, feijoas, figs, and avocados, alongside raised vegetable gardens. The charming family home offers two living areas with fabulous indoor/outdoor flow, four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. Unwind in the spa pool on the covered deck, soaking up the tranquil atmosphere and taking in the breathtaking views of the ever-changing gardens. As a commercial flower business, the property features 19,000 square feet of crop cover, with three dedicated areas for growing sunflowers and ornamental kale. Twisted willow and magnolia trees supply the florist industry, and a reliable bore water supply ensures crystal-clear water for your needs. Supporting the flower business are practical facilities, including a spray and fertilizer shed, propagating house, shade house, and cooler. A four-bay undercover area shelters a tractor, equipment, and vehicles, while a dedicated packing area streamlines your operations. Established markets are already in place, ensuring a smooth-running business. With full roadside frontage and situated in the golden triangle of rich peat soil, this property presents endless possibilities for growth, development, or simply enjoying a beautiful lifestyle. On the market for the first time in 33 years, owners are retiring and require a sale - don't miss this rare opportunity! Please contact Shona Jurlina from New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty for more details.

Secure, Private, gated, tree-lined driveway framed by striking rustic schist pillars, leading to an exceptional lifestyle estate set on 3.6396 hectares more or less of freehold land, complemented by a productive Zespri Green Kiwifruit orchard. This is one of those rare properties that truly offers a complete lifestyle package a beautifully presented single-level family residence, a productive orchard providing passive return, generous land with helicopter landing capability, and a proven history of long-term ownership and value appreciation in one of New Zealand’s most desirable semi-rural locations. The residence has been thoughtfully designed for effortless living, offering approximately 300 m² of well-planned single-level accommodation with no stairs, wide corridors, and seamless indoor outdoor flow. At the heart of the home, it opens to cathedral ceilings above a timeless country kitchen featuring classic tongue-and-groove cabinetry, a premium Miele oven, induction cooktop, and generous bench space, creating an ideal hub for everyday living and entertaining. Open-plan living and dining areas extend directly to expansive sun-soaked decks, capturing natural light throughout the day. Five generously proportioned bedrooms provide flexibility for family living, guest accommodation, or home office use. The master suite offers a private retreat, complete with an ensuite bathroom, spacious walk-in wardrobe, and direct access to the outdoor deck, which is fitted with power outlets for festive outdoor hosting. Modern comforts include dual-zone heat pumps for year-round climate control, a central vacuum system, a comprehensive security alarm, and excellent natural light throughout. A three-car garage forms part of an impressive area for parking ideal for boats, trailers, caravans, and to add additional under-cover storage for farm equipment or vehicle collectors. The Zespri Green Kiwifruit orchard spans hectares is established on high-quality fertile peat soil known for excellent drainage and versatility. Current Zespri seasonal outlooks remain strong, reinforcing the orchard’s value as a productive horticultural asset. The peat soil profile also supports land use flexibility. With two 22500 litre, certified KP Cone-Top concrete water tanks provides reliable, self-sufficient rainwater supply. Helicopter landing capability adds a rare level of accessibility and privacy, particularly appealing to buyers who value efficiency, discretion, and convenience. Held by the same family for 30 years, the orchard was planted 28 years ago, with a yearly plant replacement policy when needed. This property represents far more than a residence on land. It is a complete lifestyle and investment holding, with neighbouring projects it makes for smart investment. Combining refined family living, reliable passive income, horticultural strength, exceptional accessibility, and a location that balances rural tranquillity with urban convenience. Properties offering this calibre and combination of features in this tightly held area are rarely available. Private viewings strictly by appointment. Important: This property may be marketed as suitable for overseas purchasers. However, this does not constitute confirmation of eligibility, approval, or suitability for any individual buyer. All overseas purchasers remain subject to New Zealand’s overseas investment laws, including the Overseas Investment Act 2005, and may require consent from the Overseas Investment Office. You must obtain your own independent legal, financial, and technical advice and secure any necessary approvals before proceeding with a purchase.

520 sq m Residence , 6 Bedrooms , 3 kitchens , Dual Living , 1.17ha Flat Lifestyle Land The owners have permanently relocated overseas and are committed to achieving a sale, creating a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking exceptional value in Coatesville's premium lifestyle market. This exceptional single-level estate represents a rare opportunity to secure a near-new lifestyle property at a level increasingly difficult to replicate at today's land and construction costs. Originally built as the owners' forever family home, this substantial residence was designed and constructed without compromise, combining architectural scale, enduring brick construction, and remarkable flexibility across approximately 1.17 hectares of flat, highly usable land in one of Coatesville's most tightly held lifestyle pockets. Completed to an exceptional standard, the near-new 520 sq m residence has been thoughtfully designed to balance luxurious family living with long-term practicality. A defining point of difference is the rare combination of substantial single-level living, legal dual accommodation, and predominantly flat land — a lifestyle offering becoming increasingly difficult to find and even harder to recreate. The main residence comprises four generous bedrooms, multiple living areas, open-plan family and dining spaces, a dedicated media lounge, private gym, and sauna. At the heart of the home, the designer kitchen features a statement island, twin Miele ovens, premium stone surfaces, and a fully equipped butler's pantry with additional cooking facilities, seamlessly connecting to expansive covered outdoor entertaining areas. Further enhancing the property's versatility is a fully self-contained legal two-bedroom minor dwelling. Complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, open-plan living area, and independent double internal-access garage, it provides outstanding flexibility for extended family, guests, live-in support, home business use, or independent living. Adding even greater functionality, the home incorporates three kitchens in total, allowing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational families, entertaining, guest accommodation, or those seeking true dual-living capability. Built predominantly in enduring brick with an emphasis on permanence, low maintenance, and ease of ownership, the residence offers the kind of solid long-term construction increasingly difficult and expensive to replicate in today's market. Inside, American Oak flooring, tongue-and-groove ceilings, curated feature lighting, integrated security systems, and quality finishes throughout create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. Outside, the heated swimming pool forms the centrepiece of the landscaped grounds, while the predominantly flat land provides an easy-care lifestyle with significant future potential for additional improvements such as a high-stud shed, tennis court, equestrian facilities, or a private orchard. Positioned just minutes from Albany, motorway connections, and leading private schools including Kristin School and Pinehurst School, this is a rare opportunity to secure a landmark Coatesville holding where scale, construction quality, flexibility, and long-term practicality align. Properties of this calibre — particularly substantial single-level brick residences offering six bedrooms, legal dual living, three kitchens, and flat usable land — are becoming increasingly difficult to recreate at today's construction costs. Contact Nico Zhang from New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty for further information or to arrange your private viewing.

182 Ha Within Auckland's Waitākere Foothills International Tender Some opportunities are measured by size. Others are measured by scarcity. Very few are defined by both. Positioned within Auckland's Waitākere foothills, Gregory Road, Caton Road and 121 Mount Albion Rise comprise approximately 182 Ha of rolling terrain, regenerating forest, extensive covenanted native bush and natural watercourses, only 30 minutes from Auckland CBD during off-peak travel times. It is a rare combination of scale, privacy and accessibility. A property where the landscape feels a world away from the city, yet remains remarkably connected to it. Historically shaped by forestry and quarrying activity, the land today presents as a diverse and evolving environment. Established tracks traverse the property, native vegetation continues to regenerate, and substantial areas of protected bushland contribute to a setting that is both visually impressive and ecologically significant. The appeal of the property extends beyond its physical scale. This is a landholding that invites vision. For some, it may represent a private estate of exceptional proportions. For others, a strategic long-term holding positioned within Auckland's expanding north-western corridor. Equally, its natural character, accessibility and scale may appeal to those seeking opportunities aligned with conservation, recreation, tourism, wellness or future landscape-led development. Importantly, the property does not dictate a single future. Its strength lies in the breadth of possibilities it presents. An approved framework provides further insight into the land's potential, embracing a low-density approach that recognises and protects the natural qualities that make the property unique. Native revegetation, ecological enhancement and significant retained landscape areas form part of a vision that seeks to work with the land rather than against it. A comfortable minor dwelling currently provides practical on-site accommodation and may serve as a manager's residence, operational base or holding asset for future ownership. Beyond the property itself, the surrounding environment continues to add value. Taupaki, Westgate and key transport connections remain within easy reach, while the renowned west coast beaches of Piha and Bethells, together with the wider Waitākere landscape, reinforce the area's enduring appeal. Opportunities of this nature are becoming increasingly difficult to replicate. Large landholdings still exist. Landholdings of this scale, with this level of accessibility, natural character and future optionality, rarely come to market. Whether viewed as a legacy asset, a long-term investment, a place of retreat or a canvas for future vision, this is a property that rewards imagination and patience in equal measure. For those seeking something genuinely uncommon, Gregory Road, Caton Road and 121 Mount Albion Rise represent one of Auckland's most significant landholding opportunities. International Tender Please contact Robbie Adams at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty for more information. Boundary lines are indicative only. Imagery and visualisations presented in the video are AI-generated and are intended for illustrative purposes only. They are designed to provide inspiration as to what may be possible on the site but do not represent approved plans, designs, or building outcomes. No assessment has been undertaken by architects, builders, surveyors, or relevant authorities to confirm feasibility. Prospective purchasers are advised to undertake their own due diligence and seek independent professional advice regarding what may be able to be constructed on the property.