Where else can you build this close to the sea? Not many places, and not often. This secluded Hapuku section sits in a sheltered pocket of the coast, where the climate is warmer, the winds are milder and the pace drops a gear the moment you turn off the main road. The long curve of the bay is close by, with the Kaikoura peninsula on the horizon and the ranges behind it. Mature trees give the section privacy and shelter, and the land is open and green, with space to spread out. Build the home you want, add the shed you need, plant the garden and the orchard, and still have room left over. Some of the hard work is already done.

Water and power are onsite, which saves you time, cost and a good deal of head scratching before you even break ground. There is also a portacom on the section, available by negotiation, handy as a base while you plan and build, or as a spot to stay while you watch the project take shape.

Whether it's the family bach you keep promising yourself, a lifestyle block to slow down on, or the place to retire to, this section gives you the coast without the crowds. Hapuku has a loyal following for good reason. Neighbours wave, the beach is empty more often than not, and the days seem longer.

Just 10 km from Kaikoura township, yet a million miles away. Sections like this move fast, and there is a reason you don't see many come up. Call Fraser to arrange a viewing.

Sale by deadline: Closing 13 November, 2pm (unless sold prior).