The Thornton property containing the iconic “Red Barn” is for
sale, offering savvy buyers a multitude of lifestyle and business opportunities.

Live in the classic homestead with its gorgeous gardens and home orchard, just a short commute from town, and run your own business from the former cafe premises at the roadfront. Or, lease the Red Barn building to someone else and sit back and enjoy the commercial return.

This really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with this property having been in the same farming family since 1936.

The original farm was sold a few years ago to a neighbour, but the 1.2217-hectare block containing the homestead, Red Barn building and some small paddocks was retained.

Having been the much-loved home of their family for nigh on 100 years now, the vendors are reluctantly parting with this part of their history but looking forward to its rebirth under new owners. They can see its potential, and know others will too.For those looking for a large rural home close to town, 237 Thornton Road offers a lot – two living areas, three super-sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, office, multiple sunrooms, games room/bar and attractive outdoor
living. There is space galore here.

The home has been extended multiple times in its lifetime with extensive use of beautiful native timber throughout. It has been
well-maintained and is immaculately
presented but if 70s retro is not your vibe, it could easily be updated and transformed into a stunning modern home. On viewing, this potential will be very clear.

The country kitchen is on the east side with beautiful rimu cabinetry, flowing through to a dining room and informal lounge with north-facing window seat. Through adjacent double doors there is a formal living area with cosy library-type space at one end and sunny relaxation at the other.
The three bedrooms are massive with large windows and garden views; the master
including a walk-in robe, en suite and
adjacent sunroom, office or nursery. There’s
a main bathroom, separate shower room, generous laundry and a sun-filled games room above the internal access double garage.

Beautifully landscaped grounds surround the house with a home orchard and outdoor entertaining space.

The home is set well back from the road and private from the Red Barn at the front.

Once a flourishing cafe, this building could easily be so again with a shop floor,
established kitchen area, chillers, plenty of parking and garden area – it just needs a tidy up.

Or, it could become something new.

■ Iconic Red Barn cafe site
■ Peaceful lifestyle close to town
■ Large family homestead
■ Home and business opportunity

237 Thornton Road, Whakatāne | Listed by: Property Brokers | Phone  07 307 0165
FOR SALE BY TENDER Closes Wednesday, October 29, at 12pm | open home Sunday, 11.15am-12pm
Agents: Lindy Nelson Parker 020 4161 2050 and  Phillip Berry 027 478 8892