Farmview Cottages Accommodation Business For Sale
Mangawhai, Northland, New Zealand



Peaceful, private and with stunning views

Farmview Cottages offer the highest standards of comfort and hospitality in private cottages, apartments and studio units.

Nestled on a hillside above the Mangawhai Harbour in Northland, this bush-clad property has superb estuary and rural views. Little Barrier Island and the Hauraki Gulf are clearly visible from the owner’s house at the top of the hill.

Apartments on the top floor, Studio Units and Reception on the ground floor

Farmview Cottages offer a lifestyle business combining peace and tranquillity for the owners with an income from the accommodation units. The Cottages are only 90 minutes north of Auckland and are popular with couples and families taking a break from their busy city life. The Cottages are also popular with international tourists exploring this picturesque part of New Zealand.

There is much to see and do in the area. Mangawhai Village has trendy shops, restaurants, and cafes and the township of Mangawhai Heads offers white sandy beaches, surfing, boating, diving, kayaking, estuary and surf fishing, and coastal walks. Other choices for guests include tennis, bowls, mountain biking, horse riding, visits to local wineries, or playing 18 holes on the acclaimed Mangawhai Golf Course.

Farmview Cottages have come on to the market because the owners are retiring. At present, the business is operated mainly during the summer. During winter, the owners switch the phone to diversion (to accept future bookings) and go off for extended periods on holiday.

This business would be ideal for a couple seeking a tranquil lifestyle with support from an established income base. There is scope to expand the business for year-round bookings and as a Spa Retreat, or as Corporate Hideaway, or as a Small Wedding Venue.

If the property is purchased by an overseas buyer, the present owners will refund them with two economy class air fares (conditions apply).

Farmview Cottages are Mangawhai’s best kept accommodation secret

Farmview Cottages have eight accommodation units that are nestled in native bush.

Cottages

• 3 x One Bedroom Cottages, sleeping up to 4 persons - fully self contained and with private decks offering superb estuary and rural views.
• 1 x two Bedroom Cottage, sleeping up to 6 people - fully self contained with private decks and superb estuary and rural views.

Private Cottages have their own deck with magnificent views

Apartments and Studios

In a separate building, the apartments are on the top floor with the two studio units and the office on the lower level.

Apartments

• 2 x Apartments, sleeping up to 5 people - modern and spacious apartments, fully self contained, with ceiling fans and with sundecks for superb estuary and rural views.

Fully self-contained Apartment with sundeck and views

Studios

• 2 x Studio Units sleeping up to 3 people - spacious, fully self contained with ensuite bathrooms.

Ground-floor Studio unit

Chattels and fittings
All accommodation units are fully furnished. Self-contained kitchens include bench top hot plates, microwave oven, refrigerator, toaster, cutlery, crockery, table and chairs. Bedrooms have various configurations and include king-size (3), Queen-size (5) and single (10) beds plus 3 double pull-out sofas. All beds are fitted with electric blankets. Bathrooms have a vanity, shower and a toilet.

Guest services

• Barbecue area.
• Indoor pool with views and sliding roof.
• Luxurious indoor spa.
• Television (3 channels) and DVD players.
• Laundry facilities available.
• Ample car parking.

Freehold property

The owners are selling the freehold title to 1.3512 hectares at 115 Old Waipu Road. The property extends from the road frontage up a slope to the accommodation units. Another driveway leads further up the slope to the owner’s residence. The property features regenerating native forest, and extensive views overlooking the Mangawhai Harbour and estuary and the beach settlement of Mangawhai Heads.

Buildings are constructed from timber framing on concrete and particle board floors with timber cladding and Coloursteel roofs. Interior walls are painted and floor coverings are carpet with vinyl in wet areas.

The property has its own water supply.

Owner’s residence
The owner’s residence is perched high on the property with magnificent views across Mangawhai Harbour to the open sea and Little Barrier Island. The residence has 3 bedrooms (one bedroom with ensuite), separate bathroom, big lounge and kitchen, dishwasher, wrap-around decks, a small office, a large laundry and carports below. The main bedroom and dining-lounge area open out onto the decks. The kitchen and second bedroom also have stunning views.

Day to day management

Business Hours:
Flexible according to owner requirements.

Staff:
The business is operated by the two owners. If required, they are available to assist the new owners, terms by arrangement.

Database:
The business sale will include a customer database along with relevant manuals.

Advertising and Promotion:
The business does little advertising other than roadside signage, advertisements in Travel Guides, and the business web page http://www.farmviewcottages.co.nz

Call Tom or Els on +64 9 431 4331 (day) or 0274 731 243 (evenings)

Mangawhai Village and Mangawhai Heads

Mangawhai Village and Mangawhai Heads are situated on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway about 90 minutes drive from the Auckland Central Business District or 50 minutes south of Whangarei. The two townships are located on the Mangawhai Harbour and are linked by a causeway. Both townships have shopping centres with licensed cafes, restaurants, and liquor outlets plus art galleries and other specialty shops.

Many guests at Farmview Cottages explore further afield. To the south is the charming river town of Warkworth and the vineyards, farmers markets, and pottery works at Matakana. To the west is the Kaipara Harbour and the fabulous Matakohe Kauri Museum with its displays that depict kauri gum and the logging of some of the world's oldest trees. To the north is Whangarei, the commercial capital of Northland, and also the Bay of Islands - the birthplace of modern New Zealand.

For more information on Mangawhai, click on:

http://www.magicalmangawhai.co.nz
http://www.mangawhai.co.nz
http://www.mangawhaigolf.co.nz
http://www.mangawhaiclub.org.nz/
http://www.mangawhaibeach.school.nz/
http://www.mangawhaikayakhire.co.nz/