luxury house with sea view for sale Paraparaumu, New Zealand

For more information, please copy the following link into your browser: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/167AHuiaSt High above Waikanae, Echo House is an award-winning home of exceptional design, occupying a private hillside position with sweeping views towards the ocean and Kapiti Island. One of only 10 homes in the Wellington region built to PassivHaus standards, its performance credentials are impressive, but first and foremost, this is a beautiful home, sitting quietly within its surroundings, slung low into the hillside and softened by earthy cedar cladding and thoughtful landscaping. From the moment you enter, the outlook takes centre stage. A hallway runs the length of the home, leading to a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area, where extensive glazing draws in natural light and frames the landscape beyond. The kitchen is complemented by a substantial butler’s pantry, while a soaring recessed cavity door allows the generously proportioned family room to become part of the wider living space or simply closed away when something more intimate is called for. Large sliding doors open to the deck, and landscaped gardens, extending the living outdoors and providing a remarkable vantage point from which to watch the sun set. On the opposite side of the home, a beautifully considered courtyard with outdoor kitchen offers a more sheltered setting for entertaining. Cleverly positioned glazing maintains the connection between the two sides, allowing views through the home towards the ocean and Kapiti Island beyond. Accommodation comprises two bedrooms, both positioned to make the most of the outlook. The master is a beautifully resolved retreat, with bespoke cabinetry and a contemporary ensuite with underfloor heating. An office nook, separate laundry and an abundance of carefully considered storage add to the ease of everyday living. Behind the architecture sits an equally considered approach to performance. Deep eaves, striking geometries, triple glazing and a Zehnder ventilation and heat recovery system are among the elements that contribute to its PassivHaus certification, delivering exceptional energy efficiency, air quality and year-round comfort without compromising the integrity of the design. There is a quiet confidence to Echo House. Architecturally accomplished and technically impressive, yet warm, private and remarkably easy to live in, it is a home that feels removed from the world below. Echo House is somewhere to arrive, exhale, and simply stay.

Situated in Huia Street’s desirable lifestyle enclave, this exceptional lifestyle home occupies a privileged elevated position. Private, sun-soaked, and beautifully landscaped, it delivers a sense of seclusion that feels worlds away yet remains only minutes from Waikanae’s shops and amenities. Set on stepped grounds, the home enjoys truly breathtaking panoramic views across the entire Kāpiti Coast, stretching from Mount Taranaki to the top of the South Island, with the Hemi Matenga Scenic Reserve forming a dramatic natural backdrop. Accessed via a private Right of Way, this is a property designed for those who value privacy, presence, and uncompromising quality. Architecturally significant and built to commercial and industrial construction specifications, the 332sqm residence was created by Jon Craig of Craig, Craig, Moller Architects, a name synonymous with landmark New Zealand design. Inside, expansive open-plan living, dining, and family spaces are framed by floor-to-ceiling glazing, drawing the coastline in like a living artwork. Variable-height ceilings soar to five metres, while an electronic gas fire, slab heating, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, and integrated Bosch surround sound ensure comfort and atmosphere in every season. The layout is both practical and luxurious, with three bedrooms including two on the lower level, each with built-in robes and direct outdoor access. The upper master suite features a walk-in robe, ensuite, and two balconies to take in the ever-changing outlook. The beautifully appointed family bathroom offers tiled finishes, clever storage and touch-operated mirror lights. At the heart of the home, the designer kitchen is finished with granite benchtops and a full suite of premium appliances, along with both gas and induction cooking, plus boiling and hot water on tap, and offers genuine connection to the open-plan living areas, and outdoor entertaining areas. A unique, show-stopping five-metre-high atrium with electric windows and a glass ceiling adds another dimension, perfect as a sunlit entertaining zone, art studio, or indoor garden room. A glass-box office captures sweeping views, while thoughtful inclusions such as full double glazing back-to-base security, keypad exterior doors, three-phase power and zoned underfloor heating elevate everyday living. Outside, the grounds are a botanical spectacle, featuring tiled courtyards, fruit and vegetable gardens, greenhouse, fernery, lawned areas, and a tiled garden shed. With parking for up to 13 vehicles including a carport, this is a property of rare calibre, designed to impress, built to endure, and positioned to inspire.