Backpackers Warkworth North of Auckland for Sale

"The Oaks" Handy Haven Affordable Backpacker Accommodation in Warkworth is For Sale.

A pristine Backpacker enclave of two separate dwellings in a safe and private landscaped garden setting just off SH1.

17 Wickens Place is two storey, has 5 single bedrooms - 3 can be converted to twin configuration plus 2 bathrooms. A large well equipped communal kitchen/lounge area and spacious deck area all on the top level. The ground level provides a separate and private 2 bedroom plus lounge/kitchen managers or owners apartment.

Continue down the concrete driveway to Number 9 Wickens Place,
comprising 4 twins and 3 single bedrooms a communal lounge and well equipped kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. This has a large double garage which has been converted in to 2 bedrooms - part of the total of 7 bedrooms.

At The Oaks, Wickens Place, all the hard work has been done and you will walk in to an established well thought out business model.
The Oaks is featured on the website for Mahurangi College and Mahurangi Technical Institute and during the tertiary year is constantly in use reverting to tourist backpackers in the holiday season.

This business model can be expanded by providing cooked meals such as lunches or dinners and occupancy boosted with more aggressive marketing. The basics are all here waiting for new owners who might ideally be a couple taking their first step in to the exciting tourism industry.

What you are buying:
Number 17  land area 604 square metres - a 5 bedroom house with all Chattels included to operate as a fully functional backpacker accommodation business.
Price: $510,000 plus GST (if any)

Number 9 land area 610 square metres - 5 bedrooms plus 2 additional rooms in converted garage.
This too includes all Chattels enabling the new owner a smooth continuation of the business.
Price: $465,000 plus GST (if any)

NOTE: As this is a freehold Going Concern both properties are being sold together

Chattels List available on request.

 Warkworth and Matakana Coast Wine Country

 Located on the fringe of Warkworth off State Highway 1 is ideally located to capture the visitor going to Matakana Coast or further north to the Bay of Islands with the additional benefit of being a five minute walk to Mahurangi College and Mahurangi Technical InstituteThe heart of Warkworth is its river. The Mahurangi, once a lifeline for the village, with steamboats and scows plying the coast and providing a much-needed link with Auckland, is today a tranquil and picturesque old dame. She is home to fabled ducks, hosts a restful riverbank walkway and provides a playground for boaties.Warkworth’s rich heritage is reflected in its buildings and sites of historic interest. Its cafes, specialist shops and character architecture make it a charming village and the commercial hub of the area.Warkworth – located 64kms north of Auckland with an average travel time of 45 minutes from the CBD on the new Tollroad. And  is also the gateway to the Matakana Coast Wine Country, one of the most desirable places to visit in New Zealand. Vineyards, local markets, iconic beaches and islands, marine reserves and wildlife sanctuaries are all within a short distance of Warkworth village. Warkworth and the Matakana Coast Wine Country is predominantly a popular holiday and week-end destination for Aucklanders, but the area also attracts New Zealanders from other parts of the country and an increasing number of visitors from all over the world, who are only just starting to discover this “hidden gem”. Recent coverage in the international media, including a comprehensive article in the New York Times and  “Savour Magazine” - as well as good old fashioned “word of mouth” - are profiling Warkworth and the Matakana Coast Wine Country very favourably on the international travel scene. In the meantime, however, it is still a bit of a secret destination, which is good news for those searching for an “off the beaten track” experience