Positioned beside the Waipu estuary, 281 Cove Road offers a coastal setting where the water becomes part of everyday life. The 976sqm site has a flat area around the house, with the land then falling towards the estuary, giving the home an elevated position above the water and wonderful views across the estuary towards the ocean and offshore islands.

For families, this is a particularly appealing waterfront setting. The estuary provides a wonderful playground for young children, while those who enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing or getting out on the water will appreciate having it so close to home. The jetty adds another dimension to the waterfront experience.

The outlook is constantly changing - calm, glassy mornings, movement across the tide, passing birdlife and shifting coastal light. It’s a setting that invites you to slow down and spend more time outdoors.

The home is a refreshed 1970s beach bach with a flexible layout that works equally well for family, guests or working from home. Upstairs, the master bedroom and open-plan living spaces make the most of the elevated outlook, with views encompassing the estuary, ocean and islands beyond.

Downstairs, a second bedroom and bathroom sit alongside a generous rumpus room with kitchenette opening onto a covered verandah. This flexible space could work beautifully for teenagers, guests, extended family or as a home office.

There is also potential to add a minor dwelling in the future, subject to council approval, providing further options for family, guests or holiday accommodation.

Outside, the generous lawn includes a putting green and plenty of room for children to play, while the gentle slope towards the estuary creates a natural connection between the home and waterfront.

With Waipu township, Waipu Cove and Langs Beach all within easy reach, and the cycleway from Waipu to Waipu Cove passing right by, this adds another family-friendly layer to an already wonderful waterfront lifestyle.

A home where the waterfront isn't just something to look at - it's there to be enjoyed. Come and experience it for yourself.

*Boundaries are indicative only.

Contact your coastal specialists Sandy McKenzie and Yana Bell New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty North for more information.