luxury contemporary house for sale Waimauku, New Zealand

Set along the crest of Piha’s iconic landscape, The Louise’s is defined by its uninterrupted outlook. Capturing sweeping views of Lion Rock and the Tasman Sea, framed by the Waitākere Ranges this is a protected landscape that ensures the outlook remains enduring. Architecturally designed and recently remodelled to the highest standards, the residence pairs this rare positioning with a contemporary home spanning 6,300 sq ft. Designed to honour its setting at every turn, balancing scale with considered functionality, with floor-to-ceiling glazing and multiple outdoor living zones that draw the landscape in, creating a seamless relationship between interior and environment. Sliding walls allow spaces to expand or retreat as needed. Featuring two primary suites and a total of five bedrooms, a media room, massage room, and a large home office with integrated meeting space and Ubiquiti connectivity. A secondary kitchenette complements the main kitchen, enabling separation for extended stays or hosting. Set across approximately 7.56 acres, the property offers complete privacy, with no immediate neighbours and a rare level of seclusion. A private walking track weaves through the estate and KiteKite Falls (one of the area’s most iconic natural landmarks) is just moments away. The property also offers a meaningful degree of self-sufficiency, with significant on-site water storage, solar-heated water, EV charging, and established outdoor spaces including a vegetable garden and small grazing paddock - with scope to extend further off-grid if desired. In addition The Little Louise’s is a beautifully resolved one or two bedroom retreat, designed to operate seamlessly as a private residence or in connection with the main home. Thoughtfully executed and proven as a highly sought-after luxury stay, it offers a compelling balance of personal use and income, recognized as an Airbnb of the Year 2025 finalist. Positioned to capture expansive sunset views over the Tasman Sea, the cottage sits in complete acoustic and visual separation, with its own entrance and direct access to Piha’s surrounding bushwalks and coastal landscape. The elevated setting and considered layout create a calm, deeply private environment suited to both extended stays and guest accommodation. Currently configured as a one-bedroom retreat with a second room operating as a massage and wellness space, it is fully self-contained and immediately functional — a refined, quietly high-performing asset with flexibility for future use. Despite its sense of retreat, the property remains within easy reach of Auckland, and 50 minutes to the international airport.

A commanding contemporary showpiece in a peaceful, heritage lined setting, this recently completed residence secures an elevated entry into one of the city fringe’s most tightly held pockets, defined by exceptional finishes, west facing poolside living and incredible natural light throughout. Recently transformed with serious style, the home delivers refined inner city living with a substantial and highly usable footprint across approximately 274sqm. Elevated to capture sweeping cityscape views, with the ever changing lights of the Sky Tower as part of the backdrop, it balances architectural presence with the ease of lock up and leave living. Sun drenched living spaces unfold across two generous levels, with seamless indoor outdoor flow to private north west facing grounds and an inground swimming pool. A beautifully appointed modern kitchen with marble, wood veneer cabinetry and Miele appliances anchors the main living domain, while a second living pavilion opens effortlessly to the outdoors for relaxed entertaining. Accommodation is well considered for families, professionals or those seeking flexibility, with four bedrooms including a generous primary suite with ensuite, large walk in wardrobe and balcony. A family bathroom, additional guest bathroom and dedicated office area further enhance the way the home works day to day. The lower level adds another layer of practicality and polish, with extensive storage, a glass roofed wine cellar visible from above, a bedroom sized storage room, utility room, separate laundry with chute, internal access double garaging and further secure off street parking. Fully fenced and beautifully finished with Artisan wool carpeting, premium finishes this is a home that feels complete, confident and easy to live in. A quietly sophisticated inner city residence with sun, views, poolside living and real substance, just moments from Ponsonby Road, the waterfront, cafes, restaurants and the CBD.