Wake to birdsong. The liquid call of the tui and the bright bell of the korimako become your morning welcome. High above a lush native bush valley, with the wild west coast close enough to feel in the air, this is not simply a house near the beach. It is a sanctuary, a place to arrive, exhale and slow down.

Designed by architect Dean Thompson with a mid-century modernist theme, this striking home is site-specific in every sense. Clad in striking black cedar, it rises above the valley, dark and dramatic, deeply connected to the forest around it. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the panoramic bush outlook and flood the home with natural light, capturing the sun and the spectacular views from the moment you step inside.

The upper level is made for modern living: a substantial open-plan kitchen, dining and living space warmed by a studio fireplace, opening onto a sun-drenched deck. High amongst the trees, this timber perch is made for morning coffee, bare feet, long lunches and lingering evenings. The master bedroom opens directly onto it. Downstairs, an entrance leads to two double bedrooms, a quiet study and flexible storage, with room for family life, remote work and coastal adventure.
Set high on the hillside at tree-canopy level, the home rewards you with a view to die for. Wonderfully private, yet Karekare's dramatic black sands and waterfall are accessible on foot. Piha is a short drive over the ridge, and Titirangi an easy thirty minutes on.

A rare balance: wild but accessible, architectural but warm, private but connected. Ideal for a weekend escape from the city or a permanent home wrapped in native bush, this is genuine design in one of the most extraordinary settings in the country. A real modern tree house gem.

Viewing by appointment. Conjunctional agreements accepted from day one.