Mortgagee Sale

The mortgagee sale of Ridge Country Retreat in the hills above
Papamoa offers the opportunity to acquire 13.83 hectares,
predominantly native bush, a 764m² six bedroom lodge plus six
villas. The purchaser also has the option to buy the associated
hospitality business and chattels.


Property:

The principal dwelling is built over
three levels. The main floor is accessed via two entrances foyers,
has a large high stud lounge with a stone surrounded fireplace
linked to a family room/dining room with four sets of doors to
terraces where extensive covered pergola has retractable awnings .
The open plan commercial quality kitchen has walk in scullery and
copious polished concrete and timber topped benches and work space.
As well as the library this level has four of the six en suite
bedrooms, each preserving its own privacy and opening outside. The
beauty treatment suite (used to be the master suite) are on the
floor above which has its own bathroom and storage space.

The
basement has a double internal access garage, workshop and an open
plan studio currently used as the managers quarters with external
French doors and its own bathroom facilities. Decks and balconies
add an extra 268m² to the overall floor area of the
dwelling.

The lodge is well presented and in good condition
inside and out. The exterior is rough sawn Redwood, the well
appointed interior includes environmentally friendly features,
Douglas fir ceilings and a geothermal water supply from a bore 500
metres deep. The bore also fills the infinity pool and the private
baths outside each of six accommodation villas separate from the
main dwelling.

Each of the more recently added villas comprises
an entry foyer, large open plan bedroom/living room with French
doors to a private deck. The conference room at the end of the
villa complex has its own bathroom and kitchenette, two sets French
doors outside plus a door connecting the adjacent villa.

The
residents and guests of Ridge Country Retreat enjoy the peace and
privacy of a bush clad environment with views down the valley and
beautiful sunsets. There are bush walks on the property and
landscaped grounds surround the dwellings and pool.

In addition
to the land and buildings the business and chattels are available
for sale. Ridge Country Retreat has an established reputation for
secluded luxurious accommodation, weddings, functions, conferences
and workshops. Its concealed hillside location is fifteen minutes
from Tauranga city, eight from Papamoa and within convenient
proximity of Tauranga Airport.

Location:
Few
regions in New Zealand or the world for that matter have as much to
offer as the Bay of Plenty. From the gentle harbour waters to its
surf beaches, its fishing and diving grounds to the scenic bush,
the Bay is as much a quiet recreational playground as it is a
thriving business and rural community.
Key economic elements for
the region include Tourism, Horticulture (predominately Kiwifruit
and Avocado production), Viticulture, Pastoral farming, Forestry,
Housing and Holiday Makers. The rapid growth in the area provides a
vibrant living environment from job opportunities to business
prospects with a sustainable future.
Tauranga as a city is one of
the fastest, if not fastest growing cities in New Zealand. With a
mixture of beautiful scenery, great beaches, cafes, restaurants and
nightspots it is more than a city it is a lifestyle. The award
winning schools also provide a key reason why Tauranga is proving
to be such an attractive destination for both ex Kiwi's and
migrants as a place to set up their new life in New Zealand.
This
location is ideal for those who enjoy the beach while not wanting
to be in suburbia or the heart of the city. Only 15 minutes to
Bayfair (the bays biggest shopping centre) and schools of Papamoa
and the Mount are close by.
This location is ideal for such a
retreat, quiet and secluded and surrounded by bush.

In
Brief:

• 13.83 hectares of native bush and mature landscaping providing
  the perfect setting
  



• Approximately 750m² of building the main complex with five
  suites and ample space
  



• Approximately 500m² make up the six spacious villas and
  conference room
  



• Electric gates ad to the security and privacy of such a
  venue
  
  The mortgagee sale of this unique Bay of Plenty complex
  offers an opportunity to acquire a high quality family compound,
  and/or to continue or re invent the hospitality business it has
  supported.