96 Manu Drive, Kaiwaka, Kaipara, Northland

Seeking a unique, versatile, durable, and habitable shed with workshop and in a waterfront location? You need to check this out! Number 96 Manu Drive is on a gently sloping 2.0330-hectare land parcel that is north-facing with lake frontage and enjoys excellent lake and harbour views from both, the big shed house and the separate sleepout. Takahoa lake plays host to black swan, paradise ducks, geese and many other species of birdlife, all protected for long term enjoyment.

Located within the prestigious Takahoa Bay Coastal Estate, this property is only an hour's drive from Auckland. A coastal peninsula lifestyle that is mesmerisingly serene, whether a holiday retreat or permanent country abode. A tennis court, olive grove, walking trails, picnic areas, woodlots, a working farm, lake, and an all-tide boat ramp are all part of the leisure lifestyle here.

Your shed house consists of the Shed Boss colour steel construction with a 5.2-metre high stud and double roller doors within the shed/workshop component, and the balance houses a unique two-bedroom dwelling, open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge living area, and a laundry and bathroom. Craftsmanship is evident throughout this artistic retreat. Serene and calm with décor and features that will inspire your creative side. The abode downstairs living wraps around a wide central staircase leading up to the two generous mezzanine-level bedrooms with sunrise-to-sunset views. Two triple stacking doors (along with insect screens) open to the immediate grounds and vista from the dining and living areas. Cleverly positioned is the bathroom (with a bath to luxuriate in, plus a super-sized shower), and laundry behind one of the workshop bays.

The shed has 3 phase power, a Waterflow wastewater system, and 3 large concrete water tanks with a submersible water pump, as part of the excellent infrastructure that is on offer with the property.

Additional to the shed/house is a cute sleepout that has a small lounge area, a toilet and a hand basin located midship with a bedroom adjacent. Cupboards and shelves add to the usability of this additional habitable space. Excellent water views over the causeway to the harbour estuarine waters are enjoyed from this vantage point. The sleep-out offers a studio retreat, extra accommodation or teenage hangout.

The land has a pond filled naturally from the slope's runoff and is mainly in pasture. A woodlot of native trees frames the south/west boundary creating creating shelter and protection from the dominant weather. At the top and around the shed house, are various plantings including fruit trees, Banana palms, and Mexican Sunflower plants serving as a nurse crop for other seedlings.

In summary, the property will appeal to someone who appreciates the overall offering of Takahoa Bay as well as the multi-use of the shed/house. Whether a boat owner, artisan craftsman, "Tradie" or a tinkerer, the shed /workshop component may well be the main fare with the home being desert! Be sure to check out this picturesque, affordable, and value-packed offering!