Wellsford · Auckland
297A Wilson Road, Wellsford
Listed by Sylvia Graves at Barfoot & Thompson - Warkworth
Listed 16 Oct 2026 · 24 days on market · 90% below the current Auckland Rural average days on market
Land Price
Tender
Land area
32.37 ha
Zone
Rural - Rural Production Zone
Can you build here? The 30-second read
- ZonedRural - Rural Production ZoneDistrict Plan: up to 5% site coverage, ≈4,136 m² footprint.
- YesAll three DEVPRO plans fitAgainst the coverage limit — setbacks, shape and driveway still matter.
- Check0 of 3 servicesNo council water or wastewater or stormwater found nearby — plan for a tank, and on-site wastewater.
- Check≈140 m fall across the siteFrom 1 m LiDAR — expect retaining or a split-level design.
- YesNo hazards flaggedNone found in council hazard layers — still read the LIM.
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Wellsford
≈ 5.4 km straight-line
Nearest school
Living Way Christian School
≈ 5.3 km straight-line
School zone
Rodney College · Mahurangi College · Wellsford School
In-zone for enrolment — confirm the current scheme with the school
Distances are straight-line from the parcel, not drive time. Nearest town and school come from a curated dataset; supermarkets from OpenStreetMap. Switch the aerial above to Map to see the surrounding roads and town names.
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Can you build here?
Zoned Rural - Rural Production Zone — up to 5% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
Rural - Rural Production Zone
Max site coverage
5%
Max building footprint
4,136 m² of 8.27 ha
Of the total parcel area.
Which DEVPRO plans fit here?
Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.
The ground
Natural hazards
None identified
Reticulated services · 0/3 available
Water
Not available
Wastewater
Not available
Stormwater
Not available
Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Auckland Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.
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From the listing agent
In the words of Sylvia Graves, Barfoot & Thompson - Warkworth
Tender: Closes on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 2:00PM (unless sold prior)
Rarely does a property offering this level of scale, ultimate privacy, and raw possibility hit the market. Set high on a ridge above the Waiwhiu River on 32.4 hectares of lush, mature native bush and picturesque pastoral clearings, this extraordinary sanctuary is the ultimate playground for adventure seekers, savvy investors, and visionaries alike.
From every elevated vantage point, the landscapes are simply mesmerizing. Watch the morning fog lift off the river at dawn, soak up endless blue skies through the day, and relax as long, golden sunsets paint the valley canopy in the evening. With sweeping, uninterrupted panoramic views stretching right out to the east coast and distant islands, the scene is set for a lifestyle that feels light-years away from the daily grind.
Multiple Building Sites: The Ultimate Canvas for Your Dream Estate While the land already offers dynamic off-grid living, its true superpower lies in its versatility. The property boasts numerous potential building sites strategically positioned across the acreage—each offering its own unique perspective, privacy, and shelter.
Whether you choose a prime ridge-top spot to build an architectural masterpiece framed by island and coastal vistas, or select secluded clearings tucked into the bush for additional eco-cabins, the options to expand and build are endless.
Income, Adventure, and Pure Rural Lifestyle Whether you’re seeking a private off-grid retreat, a commercial venture, or an outdoorsman’s paradise, the options here are limitless:
A Rare High-Reward Opportunity Offered on an as-is, where-is basis (no CCC), this property presents a clean slate for those with an eye for value. For a builder, project lover, or buyer with vision, bypassing the ordinary means securing an expansive piece of paradise with massive upside.
Escape the noise, breathe the fresh air, monetize the land, and create the landmark estate you’ve always dreamed of. Opportunities with this much soul, scale, and potential don't wait around.
Land Area: 32.4 Hectares (approx. 80 acres)
Tenure: As-Is, Where-Is
Viewings: Strictly by appointment.
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Barfoot & Thompson - Warkworth. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.
Site context
What shapes the build here.
Road frontage
1523 m
STATE HIGHWAY 1, WAYBY VALLEY ROAD, WILSON ROAD — vehicle crossing still needs council approval
Nearest wetland
2.8 km
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest stream
86 m
Setback unlikely to bite — verify in the district plan
Nearest coast
8.4 km
Nearest lake
1.7 km
Site aspect
Falls ≈ west
Orientation we design around — see the contours on the aerial
Too far away to matter: nearest powerline 6.6 km · nearest rail 4.5 km.
Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ); site aspect is approximate, from the 1m LiDAR contours. Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.
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