THE LIVING IS EASY
Mangawhai Heads is the location of choice for many people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Just over an hour north of Auckland, Mangawhai offers an enviable beachside lifestyle that lowers stressed shoulders and fast heart rates.
Jenny and Rex have been living the Mangawhai lifestyle for more than 15 years. What was originally a weekend retreat became their permanent residence in 2015 when they retired.
“It was really the golf course that brought us here,” recalls owner Jenny.
“Rex was playing a round on the Mangawhai golf course and saw a ‘for sale’ sign above the 11th green. He thought, ‘we love visiting Mangawhai and playing golf here, so why don’t we build a holiday home right next door?’ So we did.”
You really can’t get much closer to Mangawhai Golf Club than 6 Greenview Drive, Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara.
Architecturally designed by Kim Veltman Architecture, this property stands proudly above the 11th green.
Designed to maximise the sun and uninterrupted, elevated views, the home features large living spaces that effortlessly spill out to the sun-drenched decks outside.
“We love sitting on the deck and taking in the view,” says Rex.
“It’s wonderful to bask in the sun and enjoy our breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening. The house enjoys all-day sun so it’s always nice and warm whatever the weather, and the flow of the house just makes living easy.”
The home has been built to last. It has been constructed from Hebel cavity back power panels, a lightweight aerated concrete panel system used in Europe for 60 years and which Archipro has said is a superior product.
Convenience is key here. The large open-plan kitchen is perfect for family living and entertaining.
Downstairs, separate accommodation with its own entrance is ideal for guests or extended family.
Mangawhai Heads village with its array of cafes, restaurants and convenience stores is a five-minute walk up the road, while the surf beach and estuary are easy walks away.
Ray White agent Shane Romani says 6 Greenview Drive offers an unmatched lifestyle.
“This property really is a haven.The view is remarkable,” she says.
“The home is positioned in one of the most convenient spots in Mangawhai Heads, so whether you love the beach or golf – or both – the living is effortless.
“Given the lifestyle that this home offers, I think it’s one of the most ideal properties on the market at the moment.”
Magical Mangawhai will always have a piece of Jenny and Rex’s hearts.
“It has been wonderful living in Mangawhai but it’s time for us to embark on our next adventure.
“This is the first time this home has been on the market, and we have looked after it so well over the years. We hope the next people to call this place home will love it as much as we have.”