From the moment you walk into the home you are inexorably drawn into the spacious private courtyard where your senses are struck by the massive force of raw nature. Imagine a sweeping panorama of uninterrupted native bush flowing down to dramatic volcanic monoliths, sea-cliffs, peninsulas, and wild West Coast black sand beaches.

The building site (2,570 m2) was selected not only for it's jaw-dropping "best of West Coast New Zealand views" (525' above the surf), but also importantly for it's full day intense sun exposure, and excellent shelter from the prevailing Southwest winds. Virtually every surf break (both North and South Piha) is easily visible. The two bedroom, two bath, split-level architecturally designed modernist home is perfectly sited to maximize passive solar design. Comfortable peak winter heating is never more than $32.00/month. The home and grounds are virtually maintenance free.

Just a couple minutes drive down the hill to the beach, local store, Post Office, library, art gallery, tennis and bowling clubs, camp grounds, and 10 minutes to the nearest restaurant.

Piha is a small environmentally sensitive, laidback and simple, coastal community just 40 minutes from central Auckland. Encircled by the South Pacific Ocean and 40,000 acres of protected native rainforest (Waitakere Ranges Park), Piha is a nature lovers paradise. It's 250 kilometers of hiking tracks provide access to untouched remote beaches, plunging waterfalls, crystal pools, caves, dramatic rocky headlands, and unforgettable vistas. The park offers an abundance of recreational and adventure opportunities for swimming, surfing, fishing, horse riding, canyoning (don't miss the photo of the Blue Canyon in the link below), hiking, camping, or just getting away from it all in an incredible nature immersion experience.

A New Zealand surfing mecca, with some of the country's best surf and host to many of the country's surfing and surf lifesaving competitions. Piha is
so close to everything and yet a world apart, offering residents the best of both worlds.

In an article entitled "Memories Of Piha on the Wild West Coast of New Zealand" Stephanie of New York had this to say about her stay: "My month in Piha fulfilled every expectation I've ever foolishly had. Moreover it created a precedent that I now measure all winter destinations to. In Piha I found the best of everything. There was a level of relaxation and comfort that surpassed any home environment I've ever made for myself. I felt like I was home. Piha is heavenly. I can count the number of days on one hand on which I didn't wear my bathing suit."

A great investment, this property is the ultimate retreat with potential for excellent rental returns particularly in the on-peak seasons.
Perfect as a bachelor pad, or home for a corporate couple. Working from home could hardly be more enticing. The views, ever changing with the weather, will always inspire and delight.

Please Note:  THE ASKING PRICE IS NZD 854,594. All pricing on Escape Artist is required to be in USD and at listing NZD 854,594 = USD 550,000 (NZD/USD 0.64358 as at 26 June 2009)

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