14 Manly Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand

This is a vintage gem of a property, a charming, classic bach, providing a heart-warming hideaway in the golden triangle of Paraparaumu Beach, just a stone’s throw from the Boat Club, the beach, and the cracking mix of bars, cafes, and shops. This really is an unexpected treasure, in a great elevated spot with some great views of Kapiti Island, and the contours of the South Island too.

Upon entering the wide-aspect windows let the sun flood in. The patio by the front door has bench seating may become your favourite place, you can hear the sea, from here, too. The home retains its original features: High-stud ceilings and built-in bench seating where you can bask in the sunshine. The wood fire is framed by tall windows and there is plenty of room here for a family dining table. Two of the three bedrooms are off the lounge making the home feel incredibly connected. The front-facing bedroom gets the glorious views of Kapiti.

The kitchen is a time capsule, with slate flooring, the original, floor-to-ceiling cupboards, and a Frigidaire cooker, that just might be a collector’s item – all gloriously yesteryear. To the rear, there is a study and bathroom. The toilet is separate, and at the end of the hall is a part-glazed door out to the laundry and rear garden.

You can feel the nostalgia, this really is a time capsule, where you can come to relax, and unwind – Marvellous! The property sits in the middle of the plot with wraparound access, fully enclosed with wooden fences. At the rear, there is a decent-sized garden that’s mainly lawn, with neighbouring trees providing privacy. This is a charming, homely place chock full of original features and in a prime location for all the best that Paraparaumu Beach has to offer. Hidden away and ready to be loved by a new family who want to create memories of their own in this vintage bach.