Mill Lodge, 19B Silver Egg Road, Mangonui

Charming water's edge residence embracing crystal clear waters - here you can throw a line and bring in a John Dory or snapper for the barbeque. Impeccably presented, it offers living most people only dream of. Its unique position embraces the beautiful crystal clear waters of Mill Bay and the distant rural vistas of the Mangonui Surrounds. Solidly built in the 1930s the kauri weatherboard home has been totally upgraded and maintained in pristine condition. It offers a warm ambience with its timber floors and provides light and airy living in an open plan lounge with wood fire, casual dining and a large kitchen for entertaining crowds. A formal dining room with intimate picture perfect water views hosts those special weekend indulgences. The tastefully furnished residence offers three double bedrooms opening out through French doors to the water, three bathrooms and an upstairs TV or games room. Tea and scones are served waterside in a pretty courtyard; sundowners are enjoyed on a private spa deck. For owners with extra guests or a needing sauna and gym facilities, Rose Cottage is discretely positioned in its own garden area with an adjoining storage shed for the water toys. It is a short stroll from Mill Bay to the quaint fishing village of Mangonui with its cafes and world famous fish and chip shop. It's central to all the Far North tourism activities if you are seeking a holiday home with the potential to generate income from holiday rentals. It is currently operating as a lodge. This beauty is the perfect city escape. ...