440 Mangakahia Road, Maungatapere, Whangarei

Some properties simply have more to offer, and this Maungatapere home is one of them. Set on 4.1020 hectares (more or less), the property is private and peaceful, yet just 17 minutes from central Whangarei, with Poroti close by.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom brick and tile home has been tastefully updated, with a stone kitchen island, Fisher & Paykel appliances and vaulted ceilings that give the living areas a real sense of space. French doors open onto a large entertainer's deck, perfect for weekend gatherings or a quiet evening taking in the view. A wood burner and two heat pumps keep things comfortable through the seasons, and a separate laundry and internal carport add everyday practicality, with the carport doubling easily as a rumpus room, home office or fourth bedroom.

The grounds have even more on offer, with a small vineyard and established plantings adding a point of difference you don't often find. Open land allows for grazing or further planting, while roughly 3,000sqm of fully fenced grounds, with fencing over six feet high, gives children and pets a safe space to roam. Six bays of shedding, a lock up workshop, double garage and covered parking complete the property, with a tractor and ride on mower included in the sale.

Just four minutes to Maungatapere village and moments from Poroti, the property is zoned for Mangakahia School and Pompallier Catholic College, with Maungatapere School also nearby.