For the owners of this spectacular beachfront estate, the setting and scenery had a profound impact on every family member from the moment they first saw it.
“I will never forget walking down the driveway and into the home,” one of the owners shares.
“As we entered the lounge there was this extraordinary reveal – the entire length of Langs Beach and the reserve opening up in front of us. It was one of those moments that stays with you.
“The boys immediately headed down to the beach and spent the entire time playing there. Looking back, I think we all fell in love with the place that very first day, each for our own reasons.”
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The fact that they purchased the property in August 2020, while in level 3 lockdown, further cemented it an instant family retreat and a place to be where they could connect and reset.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom, modern masterpiece has been designed to capture panoramic beach and water views and illuminate all rooms with light from sunrise to sunset.
Three living areas unfold over multiple levels, each shaped around the spectacular outlook. Multiple north-facing decks soak up the sun, with the golden sand just steps across the reserve out front.
The sheltered courtyard with louvred screens and opening louvre roof was created for private entertaining, incorporating a fireplace and spa pool enveloped within the tropical gardens. Along with the double garage, there is off-street parking available for another two cars.
Making memories during an important chapter and spending precious time together are what the owners have cherished most about owning the property.
“Swimming together, the boys discovering what they proudly call the ‘secret beach’ just around the point, early morning coffees on the deck, long walks at sunset and evenings roasting marshmallows around the fire.
The home sits on 795sqm of land and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, multiple living areas, garaging and off-street parking. Photo / Supplied
Three living areas unfold over multiple levels, each shaped around the spectacular outlook. Photo / Supplied
The sheltered courtyard with louvred screens and opening louvre roof was created for private entertaining. Photo / Supplied
“It’s the simple things that become the most special – hosting family and friends and enjoying times together. Life slows down, the distractions disappear and you find yourself simply enjoying being there. Those are the moments you remember, and the ones you can never put a price on.”
It’s not just the house and beach they have enjoyed, but the lifestyle and sense of community at Langs Beach.
“Over the years, the Langs Beach Residents Association has done a fantastic job developing additional walking and cycling tracks, making the surrounding area even more accessible and enjoyable.
“There is a genuine love for the place among the people who live there and those who return year after year. You see it every day – people walking their dogs along the beach in the early morning, families spending their days on the beach, boats heading out on the water and neighbours stopping for a conversation.
“It is a relaxed, welcoming community where people share an appreciation for just how special the location is.”
The proximity to Auckland City, which is about a 90-minute drive, means this could be either a holiday home or permanent residence, and the Puhoi extension motorway has made the drive much easier. As well as a dream for boaties, the area is a golfer’s paradise with Te Arai Links and Tara Iti about 30km along the coast.
The owners purchased the property in August 2020, while in level 3 lockdown. Photo / Supplied
“You find yourself slowing down, appreciating the smallest moments and enjoying life in a way that is sometimes difficult to do elsewhere,” says the owner. Photo / Supplied
The owner says this is far more than just a home, it’s a place that gives something back to you every time you visit. “You find yourself slowing down, appreciating the smallest moments and enjoying life in a way that is sometimes difficult to do elsewhere.”
He cites a quote that says, “the real value of a home like this isn’t measured in what it costs or even where it sits. It’s measured in the memories you create, the time you spend together and the way it makes you feel”.
“For us, Langs Beach has been exactly that. It’s one of those rare places where, the moment you arrive, you feel you’ve found your own little piece of the world. And the longer you stay, the harder it becomes to leave.”
Victoria Turner from Ray White says that this has been a special family retreat for the owners from day one and homes like these on the beachfront at Langs Beach are tightly held and very rarely come up for sale.
“I’ve been back and forth from the home and it truly does capture something special every time you go there. Those views down the beach across the water and headland and the changing light and tides – the house has been designed with capturing these in mind and provides genuine wow factor.”
11 Highland Lass Place in Langs Beach, Northland, is for sale by a set date, deadline is December 1.
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