Positioned above the historic town of Mangonui sits this gracious colonial double bay villa brimming full of character and history dating pre 1880.

Fronted by a picket fence and set on a large 2619m2 section with fruit trees and lovely harbour views, this double story villa incorporates front flanking gables on either side of a return verandah, a central battered chimney, and was reroofed in 2007. The site is marked by the Far North District Council as a building within the Historic Precinct.

The interior boasts 4 spacious double bedrooms, a large carpeted lounge with modern bifold doors opening on to a deck viewing the harbour, inbuilt fireplace, and modern bathroom with separate toilet. The designer kitchen inclusive of granite bench tops and stainless steel appliances leads out through contemporary bifold doors to a large paved and sunny private courtyard area where you can dine alfresco all year round.

Authentic characteristics include elegantly high board and batten ceilings, lead light bay windows, ornate fireplaces, polished native timber flooring, and an extensive attic area that includes native timber floor throughout. Also included is gas hot water.

The downstairs area is like stepping into a bygone era where the servants of the day cooked the meals with the original existing fireplace. Today the area includes a toilet and a laundry area.

Extra buildings on the property include a double garage and the former servants accommodation quarters which could be converted into a sleepout or playhouse.

Well located in a friendly neighbourhood and just 500m to the quaint fishing village of Mangonui, rich with history in its own right and all the cafes, restaurants and shops the village has to offer.

Ready for someone to take to the next level, this property is being priced very realistically and will attract a lot of interest with it being a unique piece of Mangonui history.