Approximately 750 metres above sea level in the foothills of Mount Ruapehu some 15 kilometres from Ohakune you will find a sub alpine area that is truly a place of beauty and solitude. With its awesome mountain views, patches of native bush and pretty mountain streams the Horopito area has become a sought after popular haven for those people wishing to live and holiday in a unique environment. Ruapehu Alpine Estate consists of 22 lifestyle blocks ranging in size from 3.26 hectares (eight acres) to 14.89 hectares (37 acres). Located in a stunning alpine setting with expansive uninterrupted views of Mount Ruapehu and the dual listed Tongariro World Heritage National Park the development as a whole has, in addition to its outstanding views, a number of attributes such as stands of native bush, streams and waterways, areas of wetland, open grassland and grass clearings and areas of native Manuka all of which add to the attractiveness of each of the new lifestyle properties. Seven of these spectacular properties bound the National Park. All sites have power reticulated to the privately owned roadside boundary of each property. Owning and maintaining a property in the Ruapehu Alpine Estate will be absolutely hassle free. A unique feature of the ownership model will be that the developer will continue to farm and maintain the balance of the land that is in grass outside of your building envelope. This development will appeal to those people looking to holiday or live on an exclusive property in a picturesque setting offering the privacy and seclusion that only a large property can provide without the demands of having to maintain the pasture. Past development in the area has resulted in larger properties being subdivided into smaller lifestyle blocks on which new housing is already being constructed, several of which are high value quality homes. Contributing factors to the demand for property in the area include: - The area’s proximity to the Tongariro dual listed World Heritage Park. - The central location midway between the major ski areas of Whakapapa and Turoa. - It’s pristine sub alpine environment. - The outstanding views of Mt Ruapehu. - The many stands of mature native bush. - A number of clear mountain streams traversing the area. - The proximity of the area to the national cycleway projects and in particular The Old Coach Road, the Mountain to the Sea cycleway and the about to be constructed Te Ara Mangawhero Trail. Ruapehu Alpine Estate is unique and the opportunity to ever own property of this calibre in this stunning location is indeed rare. For those astute and discerning purchasers who are fortunate enough to secure one of these extraordinary properties future generations of your family will, without a doubt, be forever grateful to you. There is only one block left, so you will need to be quick to take advantage of the opportunity to own a property in this development. $385,000.00. Property report available on request.