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Best-kept secret: First look at Nathan family multi-million dollar compound
Mangawhai beachfront estate with multiple homes and helipads is for sale after decades of private family ownership.

The late David Nathan and his wife Pamela preferred to keep a low profile while living here, and even asked architect Andrew Patterson not to enter the house for any awards. Photo: Bayleys
Lawn, sand and sea. The family has enjoyed 24 years of fishing, boating and playing here at Mangawhai, hidden from public view. Photo: Bayleys
Refined Interior with Coastal Views

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The main home features a large, modern kitchen that flows into open-plan living spaces, designed for entertaining with coastal views in the background.
Transformation of the land


The landscape has been transformed with professional planting and maintenance. There are two helipads on site
There has been no shortage of recreational choices on the estate, including tennis. Photo: Bayleys
There are two landscaped dams on the property - and swans. Photo: Bayleys
The Boatshed is a three-bedroom cottage right beside the water - and of course there’s storage for the “toys”, which have included this Sealegs. Photo: Bayleys
Like all the cottages, The Boatshed has great views. Photo: Bayleys
And this is Clifftops Lodge, an African safari-style glamping set-up - it is a permanent structure but the exterior walls are canvas. Photo: Bayleys
Both Clifftops Lodge and The Potting Shed have been available as holiday rentals. Photo: Bayleys
The outdoor tub at Clifftops is privately situated off to one side. Photo: Bayleys
Potting shed


Originally built as an art studio, The Potting Shed makes a very comfortable hideaway.
There are four residences on the 48ha lifestyle block. Photo: Bayleys
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