There is something easy about having Paihia’s waterfront, cafés and ferry connections woven into your everyday. This 104m² two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated on the ground floor, pairs a low-maintenance coastal lifestyle with two carparks and a layout that feels comfortably removed from the busier pace outside. It is the sort of place where mornings can start slowly, then turn into a swim, brunch or a day out in the Bay of Islands.

Inside, the kitchen, dining area and living room form one connected zone, giving the apartment an easy social rhythm. The well-appointed kitchen offers generous cabinetry, tiled flooring and a breakfast bar, while the adjoining living room is light-filled and kept comfortable year-round by a heat pump. It is an inviting setting for relaxed evenings at home, with the layout keeping cooking, dining and conversation naturally connected.

The primary bedroom is set apart at the end of the hall, with built-in storage and its own ensuite with shower. It also has its own private patio. A second bedroom sits near the main bathroom, where a full bath adds everyday flexibility. Neutral finishes and recessed lighting keep the interiors calm and light, with useful storage positioned through the hall and bedroom areas.

Outside, the complex centres around a shared swimming pool with direct access from the lounge and landscaped courtyard, bringing a relaxed holiday feel to life at home. With no lawn to spend weekends maintaining, there is more time for a coffee outdoors, a dip in the pool or heading out to explore the coast. Two carparks add another useful layer for full-time living or an easy lock 'n' leave base.

From Marsden Road, Paihia Beach, cafés, restaurants, shops and Wharf are all within easy walking reach, opening up ferries and boat trips across the Bay of Islands. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is also within easy reach along the waterfront. If coastal apartment living in central Paihia has been on your radar, Marilyn Christian would be delighted to show you through.