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Waipu Waterfront Estate, a new riverside development just minutes away from beaches and other local attractions, is selling steadily, with 33 of the 53 sections already gone.
The subdivision at the confluence of the Waipu, Ahuroa and Waihoihoi rivers is complete, landscaping is being finalised, and the issuing of the first titles is expected within the next six to eight weeks, says owner-developer Bryan Storey.
People can buy sections and arrange their own builders, or the developers can help if needed, he says.
Build partners include Signature Homes, Modern Barn Living and Keith Hay Homes.
The development will be linked to council water and wastewater systems, and fibre will be available.
Storey says he has 40 years of experience across a range of projects, including commercial, industrial, residential and land developments.
He describes Waipu as a perfect place for retirement, but not a backwater. The town centre, a 600-metre walk away along a coastal walking and cycling track, is abuzz with cafes, restaurants, markets and local services, and the community offers a host of sporting and cultural activities, many tied to its rich Scottish heritage.
Beaches at Waipu, Langs and Uretiti are an easy drive away, and the area boasts hiking trails, cycling tracks and golf courses, including the Waipu Golf Club overlooking Bream Bay.
Storey calls it “the Matakana of the north”.
Waipu’s population is modest, but growing. The 2018 census recorded 1041 in the urban area and 2715 in the wider Waipu statistical area – which includes Waipu Cove and Langs Beach – an increase since the 2013 census of 4.3 and 5.4 percent respectively. Figures from the 2023 census will be released later this year.
