luxury apartment / penthouse with sea view for sale Karikari Peninsula, New Zealand

Opportunities like this are rare. Set on 4.92 hectares (more or less) overlooking the Kerikeri Inlet and extending towards Opito Bay, this property combines coastal beauty with lifestyle freedom. This estate represents outstanding value. Taking centre stage sits a commanding 514 sq m villa, a home full of character and charm with polished timber floors, mosaic glass, bay windows, and decorative tiling. The layout has been designed for modern living, with multiple living zones branching from the central hub and opening onto wide decks that take in spectacular sea views. Large windows and doors flood the home with natural light, while fireplaces and heat pumps provide year-round comfort. Accommodation is generous and versatile. The master suite upstairs features an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, and a private balcony, while a second ensuite bedroom is conveniently positioned downstairs. A separate self-contained wing offers even more flexibility, with four bedrooms, a family bathroom, an additional ensuite, a lounge with kitchenette, a private deck, and even an outdoor shower, perfect for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. Entertaining is effortless thanks to a sheltered atrium-style outdoor space hidden behind rustic barn doors, which flows seamlessly to expansive decking. The spacious kitchen is ideal for both everyday living and hosting gatherings, ensuring the home is as practical as it is inviting. The grounds are designed for ease of care yet provide scope for lifestyle activities, with established tropical gardens, grazing paddocks for horses or livestock, and a pathway that leads to a peaceful hilltop viewing spot with panoramic vistas of the coastline and rolling countryside. Three garages, a workshop, and plentiful parking complete the package, catering to both storage and hobby needs. This is a property that offers scale, flexibility, and an unrivalled setting—a family estate, an income-generating retreat, or simply a private sanctuary in the Bay of Islands. Get in touch today to arrange a viewing.

This beautifully designed luxury penthouse occupies an outstanding waterfront position, with breathtaking panoramic views across the Bay of Islands. The outlook stretches from Russell, out to the distant Nine Pin, back across to Moturoa Island and finally over to Waitangi, creating an ever-changing panorama of boats, yachts and cruise ships moving through the Bay. Combined with generous proportions, all-day sun and its superb coastal setting, this is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy luxury living in one of Paihia’s most desirable locations. The expansive north-facing balcony is perfectly positioned to make the most of the views and sunshine, whether enjoying outdoor dining, entertaining friends or simply relaxing while watching life on the beach and bay unfold below. Inside, the spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area flows seamlessly to the outdoors. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a master bedroom with exceptional views, ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, a generous guest bedroom, a separate office or third bedroom, and a main bathroom. Adding further appeal, the apartment includes two on title car parks together with valuable additional storage, all accessed via a coded security gate. From the car park, a further coded-access lift provides convenient and secure entry up to the apartment - highly desirable features in such a sought-after waterfront location. Directly across from Ti Bay Beach, with excellent swimming on your doorstep, the property is also just a short stroll along the waterfront to Paihia’s cafés, restaurants, shops and village center. This outstanding penthouse is equally suited as a permanent residence, luxurious holiday retreat or easy-care lock-up-and-leave coastal escape. Properties combining this caliber of waterfront position, panoramic views, space and convenience are rarely available. Contact Ash Boyd at New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty today to arrange your private viewing.