Historic Bed & Breakfast Business For Sale
Helensville, Auckland, New Zealand



Quality accommodation for any circumstance

Kaipara House near Helensville is a rural homestay for the discerning traveller.

Over one third of New Zealand’s population live and work in the Auckland Region. For many, quiet weekends and holidays in the countryside are welcome escapes from their hectic big-city lifestyle.

Helensville is a small town on the south edge of the Kaipara Harbour, about 40 minutes from downtown Auckland City. It is even closer to North Shore City and Waitakere City. Helensville has been named as one of New Zealand's 'Top Ten Small Towns' by North and South Magazine. It offers a relaxed lifestyle with heritage charm and has become a sought-after place to visit.

Kaipara House on the outskirts of Helensville is a 114-year-old villa set in nearly an acre of seasonal and formal gardens. It has been lovingly restored to its original condition and furnished with period pieces that enhance the original and enchanting architecture. Four rooms in the house have been set-up for bed and breakfast guests. In adition, there are two single bedrooms (plus office) at the rear of the main house that are in close proxinity to a toilet and shower. The property also has two very popular self-contained Studio Units for guests who wish to self-cater.

This busy accommodation business has operated for 13 years. It offers an established lifestyle business with charm and rural tranquillity. It has come on to the market for the first time and is being sold as a going concern business, including forward bookings.

Kaipara House is within easy commuting distance of Waitakere City, North Shore City and Auckland City. It would be an ideal business for owners with one partner working in the city and the other operating the Bed and Breakfast.

Bed and breakfast accommodation in a historic residence

Kaipara House offers a Victorian room with ensuite bathroom, an Edwardian room with two singles, and two additional rooms - one a single, the other a double. All rooms are fitted-out with quality linen and furnishings.

Victorian Suite
The Victorian Suite is a spacious double room with ensuite bathroom and shower, decorative open fireplace, period décor, and morning sun.

• Continental or cooked breakfasts are available for two in front of the old coal range in the breakfast room, or for groups in the lounge.
• Refreshments are available on arrival and tea-coffee facilities are available anytime in the kitchen.
• Television with Sky channels, video and DVD player, Internet connection.
• Chlorine-free spa pool in an outdoor gazebo.

Self-Contained Summerhouse Units
Kaipara House has two self-contained studio units in separate octagonal-shaped building in the garden. A pedestrian access ramp surrounds the building. One unit has a garden view, the other has a rural view. Both units have quality linen and furnishings and open out via double doors so that guests can enjoy the indoor-outdoor ambiance. Breakfast is available on request.

Spa and Self-contained Summerhouse Units

Studio Summerhouse Unit 1 - Garden View
This self-contained unit sleeps 2 people, with an optional portable bed for an additional person. It has a kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, open flame gas fireplace, and morning sun.

Studio Summerhouse Unit 2 - Rural View
This second self-contained unit sleeps 2 people, with an optional portable bed for an additional person. It has a kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, open flame gas fireplace, and afternoon sun.

Matching Octagonal Gazebo
A large gazebo with timber decking and a tropical palm setting is adjacent to the Summerhouse. It is equipped with an 8-seater Superior Ozone Supplied Spa that is popular with all guests.

Freehold property

The owners are selling the freehold title to land (3142 square metres) and buildings on the corner of Highway 16 and Parkhurst Road on the outskirts of Helensville.

The main house (about 260 square metres) dates from 1894 and is a historic home of significance. The house is mostly of kauri timber construction with an iron roof. Some internal walls are lined with board and batten kauri panelling and the floors are polished kauri timber. Other internal walls are lined with plasterboard (wall papered or painted).

Professionally restored historic kauri villa built in 1896

The house provides 4 guest bedrooms, kitchen, hallways and service areas, business office, and owner’s apartment. There is ample parking space for guests.

Assets being sold

A complete list of fittings, fixtures and chattels being sold with the business is available, total value about $43,000. Main items include:

• Colonial furniture including several original museum-quality pieces, dining table and chairs, coffee table, lounge chairs and sofa.
• Beds (single, double, Queen-size), bedding with duvets by Sheridan, electric blankets.
• Light fittings, floor coverings, wall decorations, kitchen table and chairs, televisions (7).
• Kitchen stove, gas hobs, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster, cutlery, crockery.
• Ozone 8-seater spa pool, trampoline.

Day to day management

Business Hours
Weekdays – 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.
Weekends – 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Staff:
The business is operated by the two owners. If required, the present owners are available to assist the new owners, terms by arrangement.

Advertising and Promotion:
Kaipara House advertises through roadside signage, brochures and rack cards, and via listings in AA, the B&B Book, and in Online Travel Guides for Helensville. The business operates an informative web site http://www.kaiparahouse.com with Inquiry Form and photo gallery.

This is a special rural hospitality business near big-city Auckland and many guests come as the result of word of mouth recommendations.

Call John on +64 9 420 7462 (after hours) or 0274 814 617

Helensville

The owners of Kaipara house also have a lifestyle block nearby that overlooks the Kaipara Harbour - ideal for people who would like to do a farm walk and see Arab horses, cattle, calves and exotic Arapawa sheep. Visits to the farm and horse riding is available at extra cost and by special arrangement.

Helensville is a historic river and timber town at the southern reaches of the Kaipara Harbour. The town with its fine old buildings and kauri cottages and villas is a 40 minute drive north of downtown Auckland. Helensville has a good selection of shops, cafes, and restaurants as well as a relaxed lifestyle.

There is much to see and do in the area including forest walks, garden visits, harbour river cruises, golfing, museums, beaches, fishing and horse riding. There are also a number of vineyards surrounding Helensville that make for a pleasant day of wine tasting.

Parakai Springs Aquatic Park is just north of Helensville. The Aquatic Park, with its natural thermal pools, offers a range of amenities to make it a full-day's entertainment destination.

To find out more about Helensville, click on:

http://www.helensville.co.nz/
http://www.helensvillemuseum.org.nz/g
http://absnz.co.nz/place/helensville/map
http://www.helensvilleshowgrounds.co.nz/
http://www.macnut.co.nz/
http://www.gracecharters.co.nz/
http://www.helensville.nzgolf.net/