Coastal Soul

Stunning sunsets over the water, feeling a million miles from Auckland yet in reality only taking just over an hour to arrive. "What a hidden treasure!"

Privately tucked away from the road and surrounded by mature plantings and regenerating bush is a 1967m property not far from the water's edge. Compact and functional, with panache and style, the north-facing,105m in size dwelling is the ideal weekender or permanent abode for a couple or single.

The humble entry to the home is superseded by the view out over bush to the water and shore line cliff peninsula. Extended decking with glass balustrade makes the most of these peaceful views.The U shape of the dwelling with seamless roofline provides an undercover outdoor room giving a feeling of space within and outside the home.

This is a property that has the warm promise of good things to come. Where mullet ripple the harbour's surface and the distant sound of cattle drift across the water. Plentiful fishing from the Otamatea River, a lazy tributary of the Kaipara Harbour. Boating from the boat ramp just minutes down the road or kayak off the private tidal beach below. Where days are spent lazing in the sun, fishing, kayaking, reading, eating and generally relaxing. Enjoy the day's catch of flounder, snapper or even scallops cooked on the barbie, complemented with fresh greens harvested from raised garden beds.

If you miss the cafes over brimming with patrons, beaches dotted with swimmers, people sun-bathing, walking, kite-flying, jet skiing never fear, all this is just 25 minutes drive east from your slower pace of rural coastal life, here on the westside.

Grab your groceries, free-range produce, selection of favourite cheeses and bottle of red, from nearby Kaiwaka, drive 10 minutes and you're in a perfect place out of Auckland city chaos.