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This is a place history books are written about. Governor George Grey laid the foundations for this home before changing his mind to build on Kawau. Albert Sanford, the forefather of today's illustrious Sanford fishing group, established his first Auckland factory here. Parts of the fish smokehouse still stand today.
Now after being the one family since 1984, it is presented for sale as an idyllic island escape with buildings and property features that are unique, not only for Rakino, but for the Hauraki Gulf Islands overall. Rakino is rodent free with bellbirds and birdlife in abundance.
Comprising 4.4364ha (more or less) of Riparian beachfront, a jetty that adds such individuality to the site and approx 1.4ha of the property being the only significant flat area on all of Rakino.
The large homestead originally was built circa 1860’s being approx 260m² with several large rooms which have been in the past a ballroom, bedrooms and large kitchen etc. Full of character and history the property also comprises three water’s edge buildings looking for TLC and renovation into something special. There is an original relocated church and a 3 bedroom cottage which also requires TLC. Original water well, water tanks, ablution block, wood shed and lily pond complete what is a magical property 40 minutes ferry trip from Auckland.
This historic property with the charm and character of yesteryear, is presented to the market for sale within a specific timeframe.
Auckland City Rating Valuation $2.1m (Jul '08)
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