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With its black-sand beach, world-class surf, wild native bush and the iconic Lion Rock, Piha embodies west coast beauty at its rugged best. It’s home to a wide range of properties – from modern architectural wonders to humble coastal baches – as well as a tight, creative community.
It’s been said that residents have a spiritual connection to the land.
Ray White agent Maria Fontes has called Piha home for 23 years and has been selling real estate there for 16. She says it’s one of life’s truly special places.
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“It’s somewhere people come to heal, to connect with nature and to raise their kids. The lifestyle is amazing, being close to the beach, the sea and the bush, and also very close to town – it’s the perfect combination.”
We’ve rounded up five properties for sale in the beach suburb for those looking to start that spiritual journey.
36 Piha Road, Piha | Asking price $2.985m
It’s off the beachfront and up the hill for this three-bedroom off-grid estate. The home took two years to build and exudes major “king of the castle” vibes, as it seems to float above Piha’s iconic landscape.
It was designed by architect Pru Pinfold to live in harmony with its native surroundings. The finish is exceptional, with German tilt-and-turn double glazing, the Arlati and Sienna marble and warm French oak flooring among the highlights.
36 Piha Road was designed by architect Pru Pinfold. Photo / Supplied
A self-contained guest suite with kitchenette and private bathroom offers comfort and independence for visitors.
Ray White’s Maria Fontes says this is a super high spec build. “It has everything you want in a house, including a lift. The vendor is very particular, and it’s an incredible home.”
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36 North Piha Road, Piha | Price by negotiation
Bayleys agents Chris Head is selling this two-bedroom beachfront property, which is located on 809sqm of prime land. The classic bach has been designed to capture views of the ocean, Monkey Rock and the bush-clad cliffs.
Head says it’s owned by an architect so there are plans drawn up for a future incarnation, but after three fantastic decades the home is now surplus to requirements.
36 North Piha Road is billed as a two-bedroom "coastal escape". Photo / Supplied
Head also notes how special this particular North Piha pocket is. “It’s ultimate beachfront. You’ve got beachfront there, but you’ve got to go across the road and through a carpark, where this is right on the dunes. They don’t turn over very often in that area. These people have owned this for about 34 years and in the last decade, only one or two [properties have] sold in that area.”
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107 Piha Road, Piha | Asking price $1.199m
This classic and comfortable two-bedroom home boasts cinematic views out over the expanse of the beach and rolling waves beyond. Tucked in amongst mature pohutukawa, the position is incredibly private and removed from it all, with the cosy hideaway making the ideal weekend escape, rental or place to call home.
107 Piha Road is private and serene. Photo / Supplied
Marie Trubuhovich, from Piha Real Estate, says the view is to die for and there is plenty of potential here. “It was unaffected by Cyclone Gabrielle, has a spectacular view and is incredibly private.”
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15 Log Race Road, Piha | By negotiation
This 1691sqm piece of land provides an ideal and seldom available opportunity to put down roots and create a forever home in paradise. Barfoot & Thompson listing agent Lucy Pragert says the location is magical and the vantage point magnificent.
The section for sale at 15 Log Race Road could be home to a Grand Designs-like build. Photo / Supplied
“It’s at the top of the hill in Piha so you’re not driving all the way down a windy road and it’s quick and easy to pop in and out of town. It’s also just 25 minutes to Sunnyvale train station,” she says.
“From there you’re also overlooking everything and on a good day you can see all the way up to the Muriwai coastline. It’s really special.”
She adds: “It’s a family-friendly street with a bus stop at the end of the road, then you’ve got the Mercer Bay Loop Track on your doorstep, which is really popular at the moment.”
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296 Piha Road, Piha | Price $1.69m
This modern, three-bedroom family home was designed to make the most of the bush, the sea and the sky. It faces north, so is bathed in light and sun, and with separate living areas on two levels, lends itself to multi-generational living and hosting visitors.
The three-bedroom bach at 296 Piha Road sits on an 8000sqm section. Photo / Supplied
In their listing, Maria Fontes and Greg Nelson, of Ray White, say the vendors built the home, and that their brief was simple: “It must flow effortlessly to the outdoors and frame the vistas without containing them.”
The family have enjoyed those views for over 20 years and are now ready to move on, allowing another family to enjoy their hard work.
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