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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.
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A remarkable Mangawhai beachfront estate, the private retreat of the Nathan family for 24 years, is now for sale. The 48ha property at Andersons Cove was the dream of the late David Nathan, founder of Nathan Fashions.
The compound features a main house by architect Andrew Patterson and three unique dwellings: The Boatshed, The Potting Shed, and the safari-style Clifftops Lodge. This secluded estate includes helipads, manicured gardens, and pastures, offering ultimate privacy and luxury.
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
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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
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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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