2 Cambridge Lane, Mangawhai, Kaipara, Northland

Enjoying family life, entertaining or sitting by the pool, if you want a home away from home or somewhere to settle down, this property ticks many boxes.

Set on 1,044sqm (more or less), a concrete drive, street lamps and electric gate, leads you to this two level, barn style home - perfect for family fun. The main living is on the ground level with kitchen including large pantry, perfect for tucking away the coffee machine or other kitchen appliances . The breakfast bar offers an easy option for morning meals or to enjoy a few drinks with friends while preparing salads to go with the barbeque and dual sinks makes tidy up easy.

The dining and lounge area are light and bright with polished concrete floors and negative detail offering a casual beachy style. The living area opens out to the substantial patio and a powder room is a handy addition.

West facing, the patio offers choice of sun or shade and is the perfect pozzie to relax with friends while the kids splash in the pool.

After all the fun, upstairs is a second sitting room that the kids can chill out before bed and with three family/guest rooms there is plenty of room for them and their mates. The family bathroom includes separate shower and bath and an outdoor shower is perfect after a day at the beach or in the pool. The master suite is a spacious retreat with ensuite and walk in robe and, for family harmony and ease of living, there is a stairwell downstairs from the master bedroom end and one down from the other end past the laundry so washing can easily be dropped off. The current owners have created a games room and storage for beach toys with the garaging but the choice is yours.

Lawn offers room for children or pets to play and lush, tropical plantings bound the pool offering privacy, shelter and relaxation to please whether in or out of the pool. Heated, you can extend your swimming season to suit yourself and timber decking and seating creates a real resort style feeling. Owners have had lots of fun here but now family needs call for a change.

A resort-inspired lifestyle designed for short stays or long-term living - how will you experience life here?