A Lifestyle Property That Pays Its Way!

Kaipara, New Zealand, 0505

Rural

NZD 1,700,000

• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 186 sqm
• 4.09 m² plot

403a Tara Road offers a rare opportunity to secure a lifestyle property that actively reduces living costs, generates supplementary income, and is built for long-term resilience. As the cost of living continues to rise, properties that offset expenses rather than add to them are becoming increasingly valuable and increasingly scarce. Architecturally designed to work in harmony with its environment, the home provides year-round comfort through intelligent passive design, remaining naturally warm in winter and cool in summer. Polished concrete floors act as thermal mass to reduce heating needs, while open plan living spaces create an easy, functional flow for everyday living and entertaining, minimizing reliance on energy-intensive systems. Energy efficiency is a standout feature. Solar power combined with a wetback system heats water using solar through warmer months and the fireplace in winter, significantly reducing electricity use. Solar panels and battery storage on the four-bay shed supply power to both the house and barn, adding resilience against rising energy costs. The current owner reports an average power bill of approximately $200 a year, covering a three-bedroom home,…