581 West Coast Road, Oratia

An offering of scale, serenity, and commercial versatility, this exceptional West Coast Estate presents an opportunity to secure an irreplaceable landholding with established accommodation and proven income potential. Set across 32 acres (more or less), including approximately 20 acres of native bush balanced with mature exotic flora, the property unfolds as a private sanctuary of remarkable beauty and enduring value.

Accessed via a long, discreet driveway, the estate reveals itself gradually, creating a sense of arrival reserved for properties of genuine substance. The Oratia Stream borders the land, while expansive park-like grounds frame a thoughtfully arranged collection of residences and purpose-built retreat facilities.

At the centre sits a striking four-bedroom contemporary residence, renovated with a refined modern rustic aesthetic. Burnt black feature walls, soaring cedar ceilings, and bespoke detailing create an environment of warmth and sophistication, offering owners a private sanctuary distinct from the commercial accommodation areas.

Supporting both lifestyle and revenue are multiple additional dwellings. A newly built two-bedroom cottage, completed in July 2023, provides premium guest accommodation or a strong income stream. A generously proportioned three-bedroom bungalow offers further flexibility for multi-generational living, staff housing, or long-term guests.

The estate’s commercial strength is underpinned by a well-established retreat centre with substantial accommodation infrastructure. The expansive Main Hall accommodates up to 26 guests in two bedroom wings with bathrooms, a commercial kitchen, dining facilities, and a chapel. The Lodge increases total on-site capacity to approximately 40 guests, presenting immediate opportunity to continue, expand, or reposition a proven operation.

This is a rare balance of lifestyle, privacy, and commercial capability, ideal as a prestige family estate with income, a fully operational accommodation business, or a long-term investment of exceptional quality.

Opportunities of this calibre are seldom available in Auckland. Contact Jesse Hooper, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, to arrange your private viewing.