Set in the heart of the picturesque Mangawhai vineyard locale, this property offers not just a home, but a lifestyle with a two bedroom home and adjacent two bedroom cottage.

Main residence: Oriented to capture the warmth of the sun, it exudes a timeless elegance with its white brick and cedar exterior.

Open plan living is the heart of the home and the kitchen allows interaction with the family while you take joy in preserving your fresh produce and creating meals for entertaining friends or feeding the troops. The living area boasts a wood burner for winter nights, and with decking to the north west, it is a great pozzie to relax with drinks and nibbles on a summers afternoon.

Leading through to the master bedroom, a cavity slider creates privacy for the walk through study area when concentration is required. The master suite includes fully tiled ensuite, walk in robe and opens out to the patio. Set to the other end of the home a guest bedroom also enjoys a walk in robe and fully tiled bathroom. A laundry nook and double garage, currently used by the owner as a workshop and storage completes the main home. A double carport, for vehicle storage, separates the home and cottage yet is seamlessly tied together with the same facade.

The Cottage: With two spacious double bedrooms and bathroom, the roomy open plan living spills out to covered decking, perfect for family fun, summer barbeques and creating family memories should you wish to use this area for generational living. Other options for the cottage could include at home business, art studio/gallery or secondary income. The choice is yours.

Set over 4,500sqm there is an expanse of lawn with an olive grove providing a good crop each year and for those with a penchant for animals, a paddock awaits, with shelter shed, trees and water. Tom & Jerry, the pet sheep, can attest to the comfort of their surroundings. So if you'd like to experience the tranquility of the countryside with the ability to include family and pets, here's the solution for you.