Classic Kiwi Bach. Absolute Waterfront.

Welcome to 13 Cheviot Street. A genuine slice of Kiwiana on a magnificent 1,399m² level, absolute waterfront section in Mangawhai Heads.

Tucked away in your own private pocket of waterfront paradise, stunning estuary and dune views are framed by native flora and mature pohutukawa. So peaceful, the tui provide the soundtrack and the tide sets the timetable.

Thoughtfully renovated with a nod to times gone by, the original 1950s bach has been relined, rewired, replumbed and fully insulated in the walls, ceiling and floor, with fresh exterior paint to finish the job. And you wouldn't know it! All that hard yakka, yet its easy-going Kiwi character remains wonderfully intact.

Sunlight pours through the many windows of the open-plan living area, where gleaming original timber floorboards, fresh white walls and retro cork tiles set the scene. The kitchen is a clever blend of old and new, with a custom benchtop and cabinetry, quality appliances, a 90cm gas cooktop, deep sink and a repurposed coffee trolley island. A snazzy wall heater keeps things cosy when summer takes a break.

The main double bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and French doors opening to the deck, with lovely water views to wake up to. The modern bathroom adds a little polish with retro-inspired cabinetry and an LED mirror.

French doors lead to generous Vitex decking and sheltered outdoor living, where you can follow the sunshine or settle in under cover for a barbie and long lunches that roll into dinner.

And there's room for the crew! A separate double-bedroom studio enjoys a stunning estuary-front outlook, the bunkhouse is ready for extra sleepers, and an additional chalet offers further space. A separate laundry and additional bathroom (unconsented) add convenience. There's even a cute caravan included - possibly the one everyone will fight to sleep in!

Outside, the level lawn rolls towards direct estuary access. There's room for backyard cricket, kayaks on the grass and wet towels spread out to dry. There's a fish-filleting bench for the day's catch, two concrete water tanks and a garden shed for the gear. Good old-fashioned Kiwi ingenuity has reinvented the old outhouse into a woodpile and Fibre is connected should you need to sneak off an email when nobody's looking.

Someone's firing up the barbie, someone's gone for another swim, and someone's still sitting in the same chair they were in three hours ago. And that's exactly how it should be.

Absolute waterfront. Unplugged Kiwi living. Shoes optional.

Deadline Sale Date: Thursday 19th November 4.00pm (unless sold prior)

Viewing by appointment only.

13 Cheviot Street, Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai, Northland