4 Heather Street, Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara

$1,995,000 plus GST (if any). The iconic Mangawhai Lodge, towers above the rest here in the seaside resort of Mangawhai Heads. This colonial-style dwelling of 260 sqm is a magnificent three-storey property that could be a family residence again or continue as prestigious visitor accommodation for the next enterprising new owner. What would YOU do?

This long-standing accommodation business offers numerous configurations with a choice of living areas. The options of 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (including self-contained) are aptly named: The Par 3 (wheelchair accessible) Apartment; Heritage Deluxe Apartment; Clipper B&B room; Beachcomber B&B room; and the current owner's bedsit. A home office provides a private space to conduct the business administration. The wrap-around verandas provide private nooks to enjoy the captivating sea and estuary views and the islands beyond from sunrise to sunset.

Whether your home or income, the location is first-rate. Just a short stroll to the eateries in Wood Street, and the golf course with harbour beach access at the bottom of the street.

The sheltered harbour estuary and popular surf beach are ideal for swimming, surfing, water skiing, fishing, and other aquatic pursuits, and for DIY and shopping, the new Mangawhai Central development is nearby with New World, Bunnings, and more to come. With Tara Iti and Te Arai Links as well as Mangawhai Golf Course, available for all levels of golfing enthusiasts, the area is blossoming into a golfers' mecca. For active leisure, many walking trails hero the picturesque scenery of these popular coastal settlements of Mangawhai Heads and Mangawhai Village.

A fantastic opportunity to own an iconic property in a top locale, with spectacular sea views in a burgeoning coastal holiday spot within easy reach of Auckland.