21 Broadway, Mangaweka, Rangitikei, Manawatu / Whanganui

There’s a certain kind of magic you only find in places like this, where the hills wrap softly around you, the sunlight settles warmly on old timber, and the gardens seem to hum with their own quiet stories. This 1990s home feels like it’s been waiting for someone who appreciates character, creativity, and a slower way of living.

Wander up the path and the bullnose verandah welcomes you like an old friend, offering shade in summer, shelter in winter, and the perfect place to sit with a cuppa while the breeze rustles through the trees. Inside, the home feels warm and thoughtful, with two spacious bedrooms, open-plan living, a beautiful kitchen featuring lovingly crafted cabinetry, and a woodburner that promises cosy nights.

Follow the garden’s gentle lead and you'll find all the best surprises, an outdoor bath tucked away for privacy, cottage gardens that sway with colour, a greenhouse brimming with potential, and an orchard that feels like something out of a storybook. There’s room here for chickens, maybe even a friendly goat, and a good-sized garage to keep everything tidy.

And then there’s the studio, complete with its own toilet, perfect for guests, a teenager wanting some space, or a quiet nook for painting, writing, or dreaming.

All of this on town services, surrounded by views of native bush-clad hills, in a place where life feels a little gentler, a little more enchanting.

Mangaweka is a quaint rural town with an eclectic feel, known for its historic main street, artist community, surroundings that are straight out of Lord of The Rings, and access to the Rangitikei River for fishing, swimming and white-water rafting. Amenities include both a pre-school and primary/intermediate school, cafe, a petrol and electric car charging station, restaurant and function centre (famous for its "Summer Sunday Sessions"), and artist studios, with the township of Taihape being a short drive away for shopping, supplies and a range of public facilities.

If you’ve been dreaming of a place with soul, space, and a little bit of magic, this might just be the one. Get in touch to arrange a viewing, properties like this don’t come along often.