As a testament to the considered design, exemplary quality and ease of location championed by these five townhouses, the developers, Gordon and Lorraine Mann, are keeping one for themselves to live in.
They’ve designed the high-end, freehold homes with buyers like themselves in mind – people who aren’t ready to sacrifice too much space and are looking to enjoy lock-and-leave flexibility in the area they love.
The location is right at the heart of Warkworth’s charming town centre and could not be more well-connected, as the Manns have found out.
“We’ve been renting a house two doors down from the site for the past couple of months and we didn’t realise how convenient it is,” says Gordon. “You can walk to the hairdresser, go to a concert in the town hall or go to the doctor in three to four minutes – it’s awesome.”
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Instead of having the floors stacked on top of each other in the classic townhouse footprint, these are split level so that all four floors enjoy a sense of connection and the slope of the site is maximised.
“You drive into the garage, which is also the entry level. Then down half a flight of stairs, the ground level offers two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry and patio,” explains Gordon.
“Back up from the entry half a floor, is the kitchen, dining and lounge area, then up again above the garage is the master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite, plus the guest toilet.”
As the stairwells that run through the centre of the buildings are illuminated with a skylight and the homes are oriented towards the sun, natural light streams into all areas.
The homes are maintenance-free and are not really a “downsize”, as they’re around 164sqm. Render / Supplied
Instead of having the floors stacked on top of each other in the classic townhouse footprint, these are split level so that all four floors enjoy a sense of connection. Render / Supplied
The Manns have kept their target market front of mind by making provisions for a two-person lift, future-proofing for buyers who may need assistance going up and down stairs. These are purely optional, however, and do not need to be installed if not required.
Interiors are stylish and modern, with premium finishes and quality appliances. The pet-friendly homes also come with options for solar, energy-efficient heat pumps and EV charging.
As Gordon points out, these homes may be maintenance-free but are not really what you’d call a “downsize”, as they’re around 164sqm. With completion expected late 2026 and site works underway, the project is on track to create a new benchmark for high-end, easy living in Warkworth.
“We’re excited about it and are living in it too, so it’s got to be right.”
Interiors are stylish and modern, with premium finishes and quality appliances. Render / Supplied
With completion expected late 2026 and site works underway, the project is on track to create a new benchmark for high-end, easy living in Warkworth. Render / Supplied
Harcourts agents Amy Wagstaff and Abbey Collins are marketing the properties and are excited about being able to offer more options for the many retirees in the area looking to live in the village.
“In Warkworth there’s a shortage of independent freehold housing for retirees so this is a great opportunity for them to enjoy an easy, comfortable lifestyle,” says Amy.
“This is close to the village as you can get. We see people being able to live here and not even have a car. You can also jump on the bus that does a loop around Warkworth all day – it goes to the grocery store, to Mitre 10 and the library.”
She says the size of the homes also widens their target market. “With low maintenance outlook courtyards, they could be an easy lock-and-leave bach, family homes or even appeal to investors.”
8 Morpeth Street in Warkworth, Rodney, Auckland has a 195sqm floor plan with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and is for sale for $1.375 million.
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