85 Manly Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand
Set-back from the beach & hidden from the road, this home has Kapiti Island views against which all others should be measured. It’s the epitome of ‘prime location’.
Unlike many other beachfront plots with two houses squeezed on the block, this one has maintained its original ratio: over 800 sqm of land with a home of 270 sqm*, everything feels spacious and welcoming, generous and serene.
The gated roadside gardens are mature and luscious, raucous with birdsong. Nestled within these verdant surroundings, the home rises high, with an imposing double-width, double-depth garage on the ground floor, with lots of potential, and is flanked by 2 rooms, 1 with bunks and an ensuite, the other with the potential to be an office, studio or to accommodate extra guests.
Taking the switch-back stairs to the top floor quickly reveals the house’s greatest gift: the light and panoramas roll in like waves on the beach. This floor is simple and symmetrical in its construction, with the beach-facing side virtually all windows and sliding patio doors. At the centre there’s a double-height clerestory ceiling, with a modern kitchen, two master bedrooms with walk-in robes and ensuites. A family room with its own deck overlooking the front gardens – perfect for al fresco dining.
The star of the show is the beachside of the house. The sizeable study area, separated by shelving to the open-plan dining, and living areas are all oriented to make the most of the views. The smart decking and garden gives way to a significant swathe of native bush that keeps things private from the beach. It’s an idyllic spot that will keep you captivated and contented for years.
