3-Bedroom Character Home with Ocean Views, Studios, and Beach Access
Solid, well-maintained extended 1920s bungalow on a 460sqm section, located in a quiet and creative coastal community. Full of natural light and warmth, this home has been thoughtfully modernised while retaining its original charm. The house is set just behind a natural coastal berm with long-standing vegetation, it is naturally sheltered from the sea, has never flooded, and continues to be straightforward to insure — a practical as well as beautiful setting.
Features

Renovated kitchen (2023) with quality whiteware and wood burner
Multiple living areas and flexible studio spaces
Spacious upstairs room with ocean views and balcony
West/Northwest-facing covered deck opening to the garden
All-day sun, with insulation in walls and ceiling
Passive solar tile floors
Separate shower, bath, and toilet
Re-roofed, re-wired, re-plumbed, re-piled, never flooded, easy insurance
Direct access to pristine Granity Beach and a Dog Owners heaven
Natural coastal berm with established vegetation; sheltered
Private, partially fenced section with septic system and garden
Tool shed Details
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 living areas
2 studio spaces
Heating: Wood burner and radiant heater
Water heating: Wetback + electric (stainless steel cylinder replaced 2023)
Foundations: Timber piles + concrete slab
Cladding: Weatherboard and roughcast
Joinery: Timber and aluminium (double glazed)
Roof: Corrugated Colorsteel
Land area: 460 sqm (Freehold)
Zone: Residential Council Information
Buller District Council / West Coast Regional Council
Legal: Lot 3 DP 473 Blk I Ngakawau SD Documents Available
LIM Report (2020)
Builder’s Report (2019)
Insulation Certificate (2021)

Private Sale
We’re selling directly to buyers to keep things clear, personal, and straightforward. All standard documents are available, and we encourage you to work through your solicitor as with any property purchase. The same legal protections apply — just without agent fees or pressure.

Like much of New Zealand, the coast does face natural challenges, but for us, the rewards far outweigh the risks. Living here means embracing the best of the West Coast: fresh air, space, nature, creativity, and the sea on your doorstep. It’s a lifestyle that many seek but few find — whether for working, retirement, creating, or retreating from city life. This home offers the chance to enjoy a remarkable chapter of life by the sea.

Viewings by appointment – genuine enquiries welcome, and virtual viewings can be arranged for those unable to visit the West Coast.

Buyer FAQ

Q: How close is the beach?
A: Just a short walk from the end of the garden. The beach is pristine and uncrowded — great for walking, swimming, fishing, surfing and beachcombing. A haven for Dog Owners.

Q: What about sea level rise or flooding?
A: The property sits just behind a natural coastal berm with established vegetation and flax. This provides a natural storm buffer from the sea. Over time, accumulated beach material has lifted the crest of the berm, providing extra protection. While storms can push sea foam over the berm, the house has never flooded, the section drains well, and insurance has always been straightforward.

Q: Is the house warm and dry?
A: Yes. The home is insulated (walls and ceiling), gets all-day sun, and has a reliable wood burner. Major systems have been upgraded, and the hot water cylinder was replaced in 2023.

Q: What’s the community like?
A: Granity and nearby villages are welcoming and creative, with a strong sense of local pride. Artists, makers, retirees and nature-lovers call it home.
Q: Why are you selling?
A: To be closer to family; the grand daughter needs a horse.

Q: Is the home move-in ready?
A: Yes. It’s fully equipped and freshly painted (inside and out, 2024), with all key infrastructure in good order.

Q: Where’s the nearest town or shops?
A: Westport is about 25 minutes away by car and has supermarkets, health services, and more. There’s also a local dairy in Hector.

Q: What’s the garden like?
A: Well-established natives, citrus, feijoa, olive, apple, passion fruit, banana, sugar cane, pear, and tamarillo.

Q: Why is the house being sold privately? Is it safe to buy this way?
A: Selling privately allows us to connect directly with buyers and keep things straightforward without agent fees. This is a common and safe option in NZ. Past important documents (LIM, builder’s report, insulation certificate) are available, and we encourage buyers to use due diligence and their solicitor with the standard Sale & Purchase forms (ADLS/REINZ), just as you would with an agent. The same legal protections apply — simply without the middle layer.

Special Features

Sea views. Deck. Native bush.