Unmatched Luxury Estate With Versatile Development Potential
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About the Property
Immediate Subdivision – Event Centre & Education Buildings & Facilities – Master-Planned Residential Living
Tender Closes: 1.00 pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
An extraordinary opportunity presents itself with the offering of LaValla Estate, one of the Franklin District’s most iconic and versatile landholdings. Set across expansive, landscaped grounds with high-character i
Immediate Subdivision – Event Centre & Education Buildings & Facilities – Master-Planned Residential Living
Tender Closes: 1.00 pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
An extraordinary opportunity presents itself with the offering of LaValla Estate, one of the Franklin District’s most iconic and versatile landholdings. Set across expansive, landscaped grounds with high-character infrastructure, this landmark property offers an incredible canvas for investors, developers and visionaries alike.
Whether you’re looking to acquire the entire estate or secure individual components, LaValla Estate delivers flexibility, scale and location in one premier package.
DEVELOPMENT & PURCHASE OPTIONS
Option 1: The Complete Estate (Entire Holding) Acquire the master property in its entirety – 47.6 ha of residential zone (MRZ2) land, with Resource Consent approved for Stage One (41 lots) and a masterplan providing a further 195 lots of country-style living, together with all existing accommodation facilities, function venues and extensive parking.
Option 2: Commercial & Hospitality Hub Purchase the core infrastructure leased premises, the main function centre, commercial kitchen facilities, historic heritage buildings and existing accommodation units – on approximately 9.2 ha. Ideal for a boutique hotel conversion, wellness retreat, event space, educational campus or retirement village.
Option 3: Residential & Lifestyle Subdivision Capitalise on the Resource Consent already secured for the immediate subdivision of Stage One (5.0 ha), and/or the balance of the bare land zoned for further residential development (a further 195 lots) – taking advantage of the tranquil rural vistas created by ecological plantings and natural bush landscape.
Option 4: Strategic Land Bank Secure a substantial landholding within a rapid-growth corridor, within easy commuting distance of both Auckland Central and the Waikato region.
KEY PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• 47.6 ha Residential Zone (MRZ2) Land. Resource Consent issued for 41 lots (HEUs), with a masterplan for a further 195 lots. • Prime Location: minutes from SH1 motorway access, combining tranquil rural seclusion with effortless urban connectivity. • Established Character: mature trees and park-like grounds. • Existing Buildings & Facilities: extensive multi-purpose event venues, accommodation buildings and parking.
CONTACT Contact the exclusive listing agents today to receive the Information Pack and arrange a private tour.
Tender: Closes on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 1:00 PM (unless sold prior)
Barfoot & Thompson is Auckland’s leading real estate agency. With a 40% market share, they sell and manage m
Barfoot & Thompson is Auckland’s leading real estate agency. With a 40% market share, they sell and manage more property than anyone else. After more than 100 years, Barfoot & Thompson is still a proudly family-owned and managed company. The current Directors - Peter Thompson, Stephen Barfoot and Henry Barfoot - are the grandsons of the original owners. Barfoot & Thompson offers a range of services across residential, commercial, and rural sales in their 80 branches, as well as body corporate management and projects. The company also has a property management division with dedicated property managers across more than 70 branches and a portfolio of more than 20,000 rental properties. Barfoot & Thompson is recognised nationally and internationally for their excellence and results within the real estate industry. Barfoot & Thompson is committed to being the agency of choice in Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
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