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• 63 Mangakino Lane, Kauri, Whangārei

• 2.03 acre section (8199 square-metres) – around half being native bush

• 169 square-metre floor (house interior)

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas and 2 kitchens

• 1 self-contained accommodation ‘retreat’ at far-end of house (including one of the bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas and kitchens mentioned above)

• 2 hot water cylinders

• 1 wood-burner fireplace with wet-back

• 2 heat pumps

• 52 square-metre rumpus room with 1 powered roller door, 1 mezzanine floor (storage), and 1 internal room

• 110 square-metre garage (3 bay with 2 roller doors and a side door)

• 3-phase power in garage and rumpus room

• 1 spring-fed freshwater stream, tiny waterfalls and pond

• 20,000 litre rainwater tank with UV treatment system (tank can also be filled from the stream)

• 1 spa pool

• 1 infrared sauna (inside outdoor cabin)

• 2-door large dog kennel

• 12 vehicle parking availability on level ground

• 1 custom-made lockable front gate and driveway entry fencing (new)

• 5 minute drive to nearest supermarket and shopping centre at Paramount Plaza, Tikipunga

• 15 minute drive to Whangārei town centre

• 360 degree surroundings of forest, bush and trees

• 100% wow factor

• $1,125,000 price

A unique lifestyle property offering privacy, tranquillity and surrounded by bush and trees, all located at the end of a no-through road with access to Glenbervie Forest just beyond.

Outside the house are large flat lawn areas - a mix of open space and established fruit trees (plum, peach, fejoas, lemons, orange, mandarin, fig) and newly-planted tamarillo, passionfruit, persimmon, apple, grapefruit and lemonade. The property has volcanic soil and the stream provides reliable year-round watering.

The house interior has architectural style with a contemporary feel, including tile features and slanted macrocarpa wood ceilings throughout. The frontage is north-facing and able to capture all-day sun throughout the year.

The kitchen has a 900mm-wide freestanding electric oven with a gas hob (five burner), rangehood, dishwasher and room for a double-door fridge.

Through the doors off the lounge is a covered outdoor pavilion with a fireplace, outdoor heater, bluetooth music speaker and feature lighting. Ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or seeking a sun-sheltered, cool and comfortable living area outdoors during summer.

The back of the house looks out to lawn and a backdrop of native bush (half of the section area) on the south side. Around the lawn and garden area there is new fencing constructed of wooden post and rail with wire mesh (all black), plus gates, providing a secure and contained area ideal for dogs or children.

The self-contained ‘retreat’ at the far end of the house includes a lounge area, studio bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom with washing machine. The space offers its own lockable entrance, and can also be locked off from the main part of the house at two places along the central corridor. This space offers an ideal retreat for the owners, older parents, teenager, guest accommodation or tenants.

Inside the rumpus room (original garage) there is a benchtop / bar counter with drawers and cupboards. Off the main area is an internal room ideal for sleep-out, art studio, study, gym, yoga room, etc. The rumpus room also offers RV/caravan power connection.

The large garage offers space, storage, a small workbench and additional three-phase power.

We are selling due to the need for farmland.

Register your interest for the ‘open homes’ from early October. Email kelvin.smcdt@gmail.com