A unique opportunity to purchase a large rural property just out of Warkworth, currently home to Sheepworld is up for grabs. 

The 11.3-hectare property at 324 State Highway One is being marketed by CBRE brokers Deborah Dowling and James Lee. It can be purchased either with vacant possession or as a going concern.

“The owner of the property and business is looking to retire, so we’re offering this fantastic, expansive site to the market with flexible options.

“A buyer could purchase the site vacant and reconfigure it to suit their own needs or could also opt to take over the existing successful business as an owner-operator.

“The possibilities for future use of the site are extremely varied, with subdivision consents also in place for three separate titles of 4.6ha, 6.1ha and 6400msq m. One or more of these could be on-sold as residential lifestyle opportunities”, Lee said.

With so many options on offer, the property is a very attractive opportunity for investors, with possibilities as broad as the buyer’s imagination.

“The site includes numerous substantial buildings which would easily be repurposed for alternative uses such as an adventure park, events centre, eco attraction or converted into a residence, or even stables for an equestrian enthusiast.

“There is plenty of flat contour to create all-weather indoor and outdoor facilities and a huge car park at the front and alternative commercial and/or events use would also be readily facilitated, with an existing café and retail shop on site,” said Dowling.

The existing Sheepworld business includes a farmyard park/petting zoo and a native bush walk. It gives visitors an insight into sheep farming in New Zealand and includes a live show which allows visitors to watch close-up as the sheep are rounded up by the dogs, sorted and shorn. The café is leased to a separate operator and the on-site shop offers quality New Zealand wool, sheepskin and other products.