465 Helmsdale Road, Waipu, Whangarei, Northland

Roll up your sleeves and embrace the opportunity, whether you're a first home buyer, contractor or enthusiastic DIYer, this should be your next project.

The home, with solid bones and endless possibilities, is ready for a transformation. Offering two plus bedrooms, a spacious living area, original timber floors and an impressive outlook. Under the house is a garage and storage space, there's plenty of lawn with room for vegetable gardens and fruit trees.

Situated on 1.26 hectares of sloping land, this property is perfect for horses or small livestock. The half-round barn, though on it's last legs it provides temporary storage, and there's also a sleep-out and a storage shed to use during renovations.

This is an ideal project for someone seeking an affordable lifestyle block just 10 minutes from Waipu village, with a bit of hard work and vision, this property can be reimagined into the perfect country retreat.