325A Awai Road, Tarurutangi, New Plymouth, Taranaki
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Guide Price
$911,550
1,545,000 NZD
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
Description
VENDORS READY TO MEET THE MARKET - With a GV of $1,750,000 - this is exceptional buying. Get in touch today and arrange your viewing. Set in a peaceful rural pocket just beyond the city fringe, this 11.45ha (more or less) lifestyle property offers a rare blend of space, privacy, and versatility across a beautifully laid-out landholding. Rolling green paddocks, open skies, and a sense of true countryside calm set the tone from the moment you arrive, creating an ideal setting for families seeking room to grow and breathe. The home is warm, welcoming, and designed for relaxed family living. Light-filled living areas capture views across the land, ensuring the outdoors feels connected to everyday life - whether you're sharing meals, unwinding in the lounge, or watching the kids explore outside. Perfectly suited to those with farming interests, equestrian pursuits, or a desire to work the land, the property is exceptionally well set up. Well-established grazing paddocks offer excellent options for stock or hobby farming, while a dedicated horse arena is a standout feature for riders and horse lovers. Two sheds provide outstanding storage and workspace, ideal for machinery, vehicles, implements, or future projects. For those chasing a more self-sufficient lifestyle, the property also includes an established orchard with a variety of fruit trees, a thriving vegetable garden, and raised vegetable beds - allowing you to grow fresh produce year-round and enjoy a genuine farm-to-table way of living. This is lifestyle living at its best - a genuine family home surrounded by rural beauty, with the infrastructure already in place to farm, ride, grow, and enjoy the outdoors. A peaceful retreat that feels miles away, yet remains wonderfully convenient.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in New Plymouth
Morning surf before work, weekends tramping through Lord-of-the-Rings landscapes, and a laid-back culture where shoes are optional and nature is never more than ten minutes away.
Visa
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa — points-based system requiring a skilled job offer in NZ. New pathways opening August 2026 for trades workers and those with 5+ years experience. Accredited Employer Work Visa is the faster route if you already have a job offer.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to New Zealand→Key Fact
NZ has strict biosecurity laws — importing food, plants, or outdoor gear can result in heavy fines. The work-life balance is exceptional, but the job market is small and remote from everywhere.
Learn more: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad→New Zealand at a glance
How New Zealand scores for American expats
Cost of buying in New Zealand
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
3-5% of purchase price
- ·No stamp duty
- ·Legal/conveyancing: NZ$1,500-3,000
- ·Building inspection: NZ$500-800
- ·LIM report: NZ$300-400
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.3-1.5% of government valuation (varies by council)
Insurance
NZ$1,500-3,000/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
NZ$300-600/mo for apartments (body corporate)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (2.5-4%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Foreign buyers BANNED from existing homes (2018 ban). Can only buy new-build apartments in large developments.
Legal help in New Zealand
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in New Zealand?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Nico Baas - Mills Gibbon and Co Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Collective First National, Taranaki
Next steps for moving to New Zealand
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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