Beach house on the Kapiti Coast - less than an hour north of Wellington city. While our house lacks sea views, it has direct beach access. It is also quiet, private and sunny.
The space
There is one large bedroom with king bed, and a spacious open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. The kitchen is new!
We have also recently replaced all the windows with double-glazing which means the house is both warm in winter and cool in summer. There is an attached garage which also contains the laundry.
The section is well-fenced and we have a private patio with a spa pool. The outdoor garden is great for BBQs in summer.
Guest access
Single level. No stairs. Good access.
Notes
We run an Airbnb guest house on the property in a separate cottage. This is managed by my excellent co-host when we are away.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
Beach
Cycling
Golf
Accessibility
Step free access
Easy entrance
Single level
Wide hallways
Accessible switches
Accessible door handles
Accessible kitchen access
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
Availability calendar
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Neighbourhood
The local neighborhood is well serviced by shops, cinemas, restaurants, cafes and a great local markets on Saturday mornings.
It is a safe and welcoming community.
Kapiti Island nature sanctuary is a popular destination for visitors. The Kapiti Coast is known for its nature walks and attractions.
Getting around
Paraparaumu Beach only an hour by car to Wellington City CBD. You can also bus and then train into Wellington from our home. Many people commute to the city for work. While others have retired here to enjoy the pleasant climate.
Our home is 2 kilometres from the local shops, so a 5 minute drive, 10 minute bike ride or 20 minute walk. You can even walk along the beach to the shops.
There is garaging for a car. It is possible we could make a car available.
Map of Approximate Location
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Leigh
Grant and I enjoy an active retirement in our home on Paraparaumu Beach.
We have four adult children, two live in Wellington,
one in Adelaide and another in Melbourne, Australia.
We enjoy touring New Zealand in our truck camper, fly fishing and exploring new places.
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