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Thornton 237 Thornton Road, Thornton

3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms4 GaragesID WTL209485
Tender (will not be sold prior)   29 October 2025   |   Property Brokers, 38 Landing Rd, Whakatane (no prior sale)   |   12:00pm

Once in a lifetime opportunity - own the Red Barn

This property has been owned by one family since 1936! Set on 1.2217ha of land, this iconic Thornton property combines classic rural living with commercial potential. Located just 7km from Whakatane CBD, it features a spacious homestead, established gardens, and cafe or other business potential housed in a charming red barn. With flat, fertile land and easy access, this property is perfect for lifestyle enthusiasts or those looking to start a business in a peaceful setting.

The homestead offers a well-maintained classic and spacious home, complete with a covered deck, double garage, multiple living areas, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 office and 2 sun rooms - plenty of room for the whole family. The Red Barn offers exciting commercial opportunities, whether for reopening the cafe or creating something new. This property truly offers the best of both worlds: rural tranquillity and proximity to town.

• Prime Location - 7km to Whakatane CBD
• Iconic Red Barn: Former cafe with commercial potential
• Spacious Homestead: Well-maintained, with covered deck and extra garages
• Established Gardens: Beautiful landscaping and small orchard
• Fertile Land: 1.2217ha of flat, sandy loam soil
• Access & Infrastructure: Easy driveway, parking galore, water supply, and shedding

A rare opportunity for lifestyle living with exciting commercial prospects - don't miss out on this one! Call Phillip or Lindy today.

Tender closes Wednesday 29th October at 12pm (no prior sale).
CHATTELS  Fixed floor coverings   |   Light fittings   |   Blinds   |   Drapes   |   Rangehood   |   Dishwasher   |   Smoke detector(s)   |   Heated towel rail(s) x 2   |   Garden Shed x 2   |   Auto Garage Door Opener x2 and Remote x2   |   Bath   |   Clothesline   |   Hob/cooktop - Electric   |   Wall Oven - Electric   |   Heat Pump x4 and Remote x4   |   Letterbox   |   Mirrors x2   |   Outbuilding (permitted)   |   Satellite Dish   |   Security Lighting   |   TV Aerial   |   TV Brackets - bedroom   |   Pool Table   |    Commercial Rangehood   |   Commercial Chiller   |   Security System (unmonitored) (Excluded Chattels: Rideon Lawnmower   |   Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor   |   1999 Toyota Hilux Single Cab Ute)
Open Home
Thu 16 October 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sun 19 October 2025
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Features
Land | 1.22 hectares(3.01 Acres)Rates | $8,272.04Regional rates | $898.82LV | $540,000RV | $1,810,000
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Phillip Berry

M  027 478 8892  P  07 307 0165

Lindy Nelson Parker

M  020 4161 2050  P  07 307 0165

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