Beyond the Ordinary

There is a particular kind of luxury that New Zealand does exceptionally well. An appreciation for natural beauty, the freedom to live at your own pace and a sense of ease that is increasingly difficult to find elsewhere.

Few places capture this quite like Mount Maunganui.

A coastal town with an international outlook and the heart of a village. Here, mornings begin in the ocean, afternoons stretch into long lunches and beautiful restaurants, independent boutiques and favourite local cafes sit alongside kilometres of golden sand. It is a place that has become wonderfully cosmopolitan without losing what makes it feel like home.

And on one of its most coveted stretches of coastline sits 59 Marine Parade.

There are ocean views, and then there is the experience of living with the ocean.

From here, the Pacific is never simply a backdrop. Beyond the Norfolk pines lining Marine Parade, Motuotau Island rises from the water as surfers catch the morning swell and paddleboarders glide across the bay. Ships rest on the distant horizon, while the changing light brings a different perspective with every passing hour.

It is the sort of view that makes you stop halfway through a conversation.

Designed by architect Will Tatton, the residence is unapologetically contemporary. Bold geometric forms, a restrained monochromatic palette and an unexpected cobalt-blue entrance make a confident first impression. Set on 1,157sqm (more or less), the home offers an extraordinary 674sqm (approximate) of beautifully considered living.

But what makes this home so appealing isn't simply its architecture or impressive scale. It's how effortlessly it accommodates life.

Beyond that blue door, a floating timber staircase and lift connect the levels. Upstairs, the Robin Caudwell-designed kitchen, complete with butler's pantry and premium appliances, becomes a natural gathering place. Generous dining and living spaces extend towards a glass-wrapped sitting room and ocean-facing balcony, where the view has a way of drawing everyone together.

There is room for long lunches that become evening gatherings, for celebrations that spill from inside to out and for quiet moments with nothing but the ocean in view. Sheltered alfresco dining beneath adjustable louvres and an expansive upper terrace overlooking Mauao provide exceptional settings for it all.

Yet the home's greatest strength may be its ability to bring people together while giving everyone space of their own.

A generous master suite offers a beautifully appointed ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and sheltered spa. Four further bedrooms welcome family and guests, while a media room and dedicated office provide space to retreat, work or unwind.

Downstairs, a second kitchen and living environment opens to a sheltered courtyard, offering independence for extended family, visiting friends or different generations sharing the same address. Additional bathrooms, a wine cellar and integrated home automation complete a home where the details have been carefully considered.

And then there is the luxury of having room for whatever life brings.

Eight-car drive-through garaging is complemented by a separate single garage for surfboards, paddleboards, bikes and everything that comes with living beside the sea. An extensive concrete courtyard provides further parking for vehicles, or the freedom to create a private recreational retreat with a basketball hoop or resort-style swimming pool.

Beyond the property, life unfolds at an entirely different pace.

Walk across the road for a swim before breakfast. Follow the beachfront boardwalk for coffee, wander into town for dinner or spend an afternoon beside the sheltered waters of Pilot Bay. Watch cruise ships depart behind Mauao as the evening light settles over the harbour. And with Tauranga Airport within easy reach, the rest of the world never feels far away.

What makes an address like this so special is difficult to capture in a floor plan. It is the freedom of space, the pleasure of good company and the extraordinary privilege of living somewhere that makes even an ordinary Tuesday feel memorable.

A remarkable home. An extraordinary perspective.

Tender: 2pm, Wednesday 2nd December 2026 (unless sold prior), EVES Mount Maunganui, 121 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui