5 Karamea Road, Mangōnui, Far North, Northland, 0420, New Zealand

Located above the historic Mangonui Village sits this gracious colonial double bay villa, brimming with character and history dating pre-1860.

The corner site is fronted with a post & rail fence and set on a large 2619 square metre (more or less) section, with lovely harbour views. This double-story villa incorporates front flanking gables on either side of a return verandah and central battered chimney.

The interior boasts three spacious double bedrooms, a large lounge with modern bi-fold doors opening onto a deck with views of the harbour, an inbuilt fireplace, a modern bathroom close to the master bedroom, and a second bathroom off the kitchen. The re-modeled kitchen features granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, and a wood burner firebox to keep you warm on cooler nights. From the kitchen, you step through French doors to a large paved and sunny private courtyard area where you can dine alfresco all year round.

In a bygone era, downstairs is where servants of the day cooked the meals with the original fireplace.

There is a double garage adjacent to the house and the servant’s cottage formerly used as sleeping quarters, this could be converted into a sleep-out or playhouse.

The site is marked by Far North District Council as a building within the Heritage Precinct.

Located close to the historic Mangonui village there are cafes, restaurants, pubs and the world-famous Mangonui Fish and Chippery.

Astute buyers with a leaning towards historic homes will recognize how to take this unique piece of Mangonui history to the next level.