Whether its water sports, ice creams and soaking up the sun in Summer or escaping the hustle to relax by the fire in winter, this holiday haven is central and ready to accommodate. Skiing, wind surfing, fishing or jet skiing - it's just 400 metres walk to the water. Also within 400 metres of the shops & cafes, so you can stroll home after dinner. With a Championship Golf Course and choice of surf beaches, no wonder Mangawhai is a renowned holiday hot spot.

Pack a few clothes and head to the coast for the weekend or school holidays. This 1980s bach has three bedrooms plus a spacious sleepout. All the bedrooms open out to decks as does the open plan living area. The outdoor shower with privacy screens is handy after a day at the beach and having a bath in the bathroom is perfect for washing a bunch of sandy children.

With vaulted ceilings, the heart of the home has a very spacious feel. The kitchen has a serving window and bench to pass the catch of the day to the alfresco diners and the wood burner for winter nights will make a hot chocolate here taste even better.

The sleepout will be useful for a teenage retreat and for all holiday makers to play a table tennis tournament daily. 878sqm section includes a level lawn for cricket, plus there is a large garden shed for all the toys.

Mangawhai Heads is an ever popular seaside town 80 minutes north of Auckland on the east coast and 50 minutes south of Whangarei.

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