440 Mangakahia Road, Maungatapere, Whangarei, Northland

Tucked away behind a striking timber entrance gate, this Maungatapere property feels like your own private retreat - a lifestyle oasis just under 20 minutes to Whangārei’s town basin. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits amid lush, established grounds and has been thoughtfully updated throughout. Inside, the vibe is fresh and inviting, with a modern designer kitchen (stone island, the latest Fisher & Paykel appliances), vaulted ceilings, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to an expansive entertainers’ deck. The home is kept cozy with a wood burner and two heat pumps, and the layout also includes a generous laundry and a large internal carport that could be converted to a rumpus room or fourth bedroom if desired. Two separate driveways also present the perfect opportunity to build a secondary dwelling for extended family. Step outside and you’re met with something truly unique - a Northland tropical oasis. The Syrah vineyard sets the tone, complemented by an impressive commercial planting of approximately 1000 fully irrigated Goldfinger bananas - one of New Zealand’s newest and most promising horticultural industries. Add to that mature sugarcane, a selection of avocado trees, and open land for grazing or expansion, and you've got serious lifestyle and income potential. A fully fenced approximately 3000sqm backyard (with over 6-foot fencing) ensures pets are kept safe and happy, while kids have ample room to roam. A collection of sheds - including a six-bay with lock-up workshop - provides space for tools, toys, and hobbies. This property is well-resourced, with multiple water sources: town supply, rainwater collection, stream access, and Maungatapere irrigation scheme. Security is excellent, with a four-camera commercial CCTV system and electric entry gate. Tropical, productive, secure, and so close to town - this is a rare find.