Big industrial project first for Mangawhai
Buyers and occupiers have the chance to secure new units in a flagship light industrial and commercial hub in the heart of Mangawhai.
Northbase is a high-quality, master-planned development that will cater to light industrial and commercial service owners and occupiers. It will be the first purposebuilt commercial facility of its kind in the coastal town just north of the Auckland boundary.
On offer are 29 architecturally designed units across two levels in a range of flexible size options. They are available for sale or lease now with titles expected in early 2023 and building completion estimated for late 2024.
The freehold strata-titled units at Northbase, Lots 2 and 3, 83 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai, are being marketed for sale or lease by negotiation by Bayleys Silverdale brokers Ben Clare, Alex Perigo and Rene Geertshuis and Bayleys Warkworth broker Henry Napier.
Clare said 16 light industrial warehouses of 116-219sq m and 13 commercial services units of approximately 50-400sq m were available for uses such as light manufacturing, storage, accessory offices and a range of trade retail activities.
Each light-industrial unit features a 6m stud, reinforced concrete floor system, structural steel framing and access via a motorised roller door. The units are separated by precast concrete inter-tenancy walls.
Perigo said the commercial premises would be constructed with modern long-run steel roofing, a curtain wall system with aluminium frames and glass panels, insulated walls and ceilings and open-glazed entry. “The premises are designed with the flexibility to be formatted to meet specific occupier requirements.
“All units will be fitted with toilet and kitchenette facilities. Each light industrial unit will come with at least one dedicated carpark, while occupiers of commercial service units will have the use of ample common parking within the development,” Perigo said.
Security cameras will be installed at the entrance and exit to monitor common areas.
As the premises are not leasehold, there is no ground rent to pay.
Body corporate levies, rates and utility charges are payable by the occupier of each tenancy.
The complex is being developed by SAM Property, Collabor8 Property Group and Gibson O’Connor Construction.
Napier said Northbase had been designed to complement the look and feel of Mangawhai’s coastal setting, with a neutral colour scheme and contemporary, high-quality finishes.
Geertshuis said the development’s position on the town’s main road, Molesworth Drive, placed it beside Mangawhai Central – a 130ha masterplanned development including a shopping centre, 6ha industrial park and a retirement village.
“A residential element will introduce numerous new homes that will accommodate population growth and add significantly to the immediate catchment supporting business occupiers at Northbase.”
Commercial property in Mangawhai is tightly held and Northbase represents an opportunity to purchase the town’s first industrial units. A further boost will come when the Puhoi-to-Warkworth extension of the Northern Motorway opens later this year.