A much admired, Architecturally designed home, nestled in Tern Pt, a unique 160 hectare coastal farm park on the sandspit between Mangawhai?s estuary and DOC ocean beach. Ideal winter retreat to take advantage of many unique walking options, including through our olive grove, farmland, along estuary and over dunes to ocean beach - and/or lazing with a book by the open fire! Large decks, to enjoy the unique views of the estuary, ocean and sand dune. A finalist in regional architecture design awards and featured twice in NZ Home and Building magazine. Featured Pizza oven/outdoor fire is available for experiencing the amazing stars. Bordered by the estuary (2 min walk), DOC bird sanctuary with ?The Big Sand Dune?, ocean beach (20 min walk) and Te Arai Beach (10 min drive) and coastal forest. Private boat ramp provides stress free link to estuary watersports and trips to Hen and Chickens Islands. There are many options for people of all ages. Mangawhai is fast becoming a cosmopolitan area, with more to offer discerning holiday makers. There is a choice of 8 restaurants, including the award winning Bennetts cafe and chocolate factory, popular farmers market, boutiques and art galleries. Also our local vineyards are happy to provide cellar door tastings. Mangawhai links golf course, cafes and shopping 10 minutes away.