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While many people relish the buzz and energy of suburbia, others prefer to be away from the chaos, immersed in nature and enjoying life at one with the water.
We’ve rounded up a collection of homes and potential-filled sections that each savour secluded, absolute waterfront positions well away from the crowds.
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92G Edmonds Road, Kerikeri, Far North | Enquiries Over $2m
Even though it’s only 15 minutes from bustling Kerikeri, this 2.7ha waterfront property is tucked away on a private, native bush-clad inlet and has its own jetty, mooring and beach access.
Instead of battling the daily commute, noisy traffic and air pollution, life out here is all about boating, diving, fishing, swimming and paddleboarding.
The Lockwood home has been owned by the same family for more than three decades. Photo / Supplied
Terri Robinson, from REAL Property, says this is a unique Kerikeri property and estates of this calibre rarely appear on the open market. “It’s north-facing, flat and with premium wraparound water views. The current owners have been here for over 33 years; they do not sell quickly.
“We get a lot of waterfront properties up here, but a lot of them are out towards Opito Bay, so they’re south-facing and quite steep terrain. This is flat with a bush drop, and you can fish for snapper off your front jetty.”
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1232 Takaka-Collingwood Highway, Onekaka, Tasman | Price $3.99m
Bayleys agent Claire Stilwell has a listing located at the heart of glorious Golden Bay – a 4.62ha property located on a curved peninsula and enveloped in nearly a kilometre of water frontage incorporating Onekakā River, the estuary and an ocean beach. The spacious, two-level barn-style home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms and has been modernised over time.
The property at 1232 Takaka-Collingwood Highway is a slice of paradise in Onekaka, Tasman. Photo / Supplied
In a unique twist and making the most of the flat, elevated grounds, the property is currently set up as a boutique golf course, which adds a helpful income-generating dimension to the offering. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg as to what the picturesque property can be used for.
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385 Horseshoe Bay Road, Stewart Island, Southland | By negotiation
This secluded waterfront section is located about as far away from the crowds as you can get, at the southernmost tip of New Zealand. The 3.99ha landholding overlooks Stewart Island’s Horseshoe Bay and is definitely one for the outdoorsy adventure-lovers.
For sale at the southern-most tip of New Zealand is 385 Horseshoe Bay Road, on Stewart Island. Photo / Supplied
Building a home here would mean your days would be spent trekking the coastline and scenic trails, kiwi spotting and fishing, diving and hunting. You could also explore the potential to subdivide the block.
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166 State Highway 1, Waitahanui, Taupō | By negotiation
It’s a freshwater backdrop at this Lake Taupo retreat – a boating paradise where you can launch straight from your backyard or step straight in for a refreshing swim.
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty agent Rachel Webber says this is “the most peaceful, beautiful spot, and no one really knows it’s there, it’s undiscovered”.
For sale on the edges of Lake Taupō is 166 State Highway 1, Waitahanui. Photo / Supplied
The classic bach can sleep up to 12 people across two buildings. “It’s been perfectly positioned so that the front little studio and the main house enjoy the views, and you’ve got this gorgeous deck on the lake edge. You can sit there with your beanbags and watch the sunsets, and you’re also protected from the southerly, which is fabulous as well.”
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Fence Bay, Onahau Bay, Marlborough | Deadline treaty closes April 7
Bayleys agent Jeremy Ryan is selling this Sounds sanctuary, which is nestled within the lush native bush embracing Fence Bay. The two-bedroom, 1960s bach is north-facing, with walls of glass showcasing spectacular water views.
The bach at Fence Bay, in Onahau Bay, Marlborough, sits on 9000sqm of waterfront land. Photo / Supplied
The water assets on offer here are a big deal and include a new boat shed and slipway, which means you’ll have space to store your boat, jet ski and water toys securely, as well as having somewhere to perch with a drink while watching the family swim. There’s also a floating pontoon, fixed jetty and mooring for an 18m boat.
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