Deadline Sale
12pm, Wed 22nd October 2025
(unless sold prior)

Overlooking Hays Bay, this lovingly renovated 1960s home offers a unique blend of architectural heritage and contemporary living. Originally designed by Warren and Mahoney and sympathetically updated by Jonty Rout, the home retains its mid-century character while embracing the comforts of modern life. With three double bedrooms (master upstairs and two downstairs) and dual living areas, the layout offers both flexibility and space, ideal for relaxed family living and entertaining.

The open-plan kitchen, dining, and upstairs living area are warm and sunny, with picture windows framing an uninterrupted harbour view towards King Billy and Quail Islands. A recently upgraded covered balcony extends the living space outdoors, providing a seamless connection to the coastal environment and a perfect spot to take in the shifting light over the water. A wood burner and heat pump ensure year-round comfort, whether you’re enjoying long summer evenings or cosy winter nights.

The two levels are linked by an external spiral staircase, offering separate zones that work well for families or guests. Downstairs, a second living room opens directly onto a private and sunny coastal garden. Behind the house, winding rock paths and steps lead up through a landscaped woodland of of mature native trees, which includes a rare Puriri tree and a sheltered stone patio that catches the sun throughout the day. This area is alive with native birdlife. To the rear of the house there is excellent storage, drive-on access and parking.

Just a short walk to the local beach and the Charteris Bay Yacht Club, this gem of a property is incredibly private, sheltered from the prevailing winds, and ideally placed for enjoying the best of the area’s natural beauty and community life. Whether you're looking for a permanent residence or a relaxed family bach, 348 Marine Drive offers a rare opportunity to secure a thoughtfully designed home in a much-loved coastal setting.

Located within a 5 minute drive to Diamond Harbour, you'll have easy access to local amenities, including the nearby Diamond Harbour School, KidsFirst Kindergarten, Four Square supermarket, and Two Thumb Brew Bar. The regular ferry service to Lyttelton connects you to Christchurch City, enabling a perfect balance of tranquil coastal living and urban convenience.

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