


Listing Description
The Good Life
1 Darmah Lane, Mangawhai, Kaipara, Northland
Asking price $1,250,000
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Property type | Dwelling |
| Agency reference | 906550 |
Description
Discover your sanctuary in the highly desirable Tara Road area, where tranquil rural living meets effortless convenience. Just minutes from Mangawhai Village, vibrant cafes, Bennetts Chocolate, the MAZ recreation centre, Mangawhai Museum, renowned Mangawhai golf course, and the picturesque Heads, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of countryside peace and coastal adventure all at your doorstep.
Arrive home through a grand entrance way framed by mature magnolia trees and drive into a generous 1-hectare property. The charming settler-style home features: 4 bedrooms (Master with ensuite) including a unique mezzanine area, 1 family bathroom, light-filled open plan living and seamless indoor/outdoor flow to expansive wraparound decks.
Enjoy alfresco dining overlooking calming views of Bob Creek, with your own private pond, protected wetlands, and abundant birdlife. There’s endless space here for kids to play, pets to roam, and family and friends to gather in comfort as well as providing a self-sufficient lifestyle with an opportunity to run your own chickens (hen house included) and raised garden beds affording your own personal fresh produce.
Stay comfortable in every season with a modern HRV system and a cozy fire box, ensuring warmth and healthy air throughout the home. Enjoy energy-efficient living with Delta Solar Power Inverter, Panels and back-up battery. On sunny summer Mangawhai afternoons, cool off in the above-ground container swimming pool or simply unwind as you soak in the serene rural landscape.
A standout feature, the high-stud American Barn offers exceptional storage, workshops, and a dedicated hobby room—all powered by 3-phase electricity. It’s the ideal space for projects, passions, or practical needs.
Homes that offer this unique blend of serenity, comfort, and easy access to Mangawhai’s finest amenities don’t come along often. With the current owners moving on, this beautifully presented home is ready for you to create cherished family moments and a lifestyle you’ll love.
Don’t let this opportunity slip away. Contact us today to arrange your private viewing, or visit one of our open homes and experience first-hand the warmth, space, and unique lifestyle on offer at 1 Darmah Lane. Your new chapter in a rural Mangawhai lifestyle awaits.
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Barfoot & Thompson Mangawhai, (Licensed: REAA 2008)
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