Colson Lane, Maraetai, Auckland

Just a hop skip and a jump and your toes will be sinking into the warm sand while you're eating an icecream. Enjoy the beachfront cafés, fishing off the wharf, or going for a swim in the tide. Either way, this slice of land on the northern slopes of Maraetai could be your ticket to an amazing lifestyle that for many is just a dream. This challenging but rewarding building posi is ready and waiting for your grand design to make the most of this elevated section's impressive location, with the potential for spectacular views of the water and islands of the Hauraki Gulf.

If a grand design isn't your thing, it's also a great spot for building your beach bach or weekend retreat, depending on the budget and stage in life? Just one row back from the waterfront, you can live right in the heart of Maraetai's beautiful safe swimming bay and enjoy a location where you're just a short distance from the Maraetai boat club and boat ramp, Whitford forest mountain bike tracks, Omana Reserve, a round of golf, taking the Pine Harbour ferry to the Auckland CBD or just going for a walk around the waterfronts coastal walkway.

Whether you're looking to build your dream home or finding a slice of land to invest in for the future, this 700m2 section is well worth your inspection.