Live at the Edge of the World.
There are places you visit and there are places that change you.
When we arrived in Piha, we weren't looking for a luxury home. We were looking for something much harder to find. Space, perspective, a chance to breathe.
For the first time since completion, the property is being exclusively marketed by Sotheby’s.
It is also eligible for purchase for international buyers through the approved Active Investment Programme visa holders.
What we discovered was a place unlike anywhere else we had lived. A place where the sound of the ocean replaces traffic. Where native bush stretches to your doorstep. Where neighbours know each other by name. Where sunsets become part of your daily routine rather than something you occasionally stop to admire. Where you take up photography accidentally. Over time, Piha became far more than an address. It became our tūrangawaewae — a place to stand.
And at the centre of that journey has been The Louise's.
Perched above New Zealand's most iconic west coast beach, The Louise's was designed to embrace the landscape rather than compete with it. Every room opens toward nature. Every window frames a view. Every season brings a different reminder of why people fall in love with this extraordinary corner of the world.
We've celebrated milestones here. Hosted family and friends. Built businesses. Recovered from life's inevitable challenges. Watched sunsets from the deck. Walked the beach before breakfast. Sat quietly beneath stars that seem impossibly bright compared to city life. The house has given us more than shelter, it has given us a way of living.
What surprises many people about Piha is how connected it feels. Yes, you're surrounded by native bush and black sand beaches. Yes, the Tasman Sea stretches endlessly before you. But you're also less than an hour from central Auckland. Close enough to participate in everything the city offers, yet far enough away to feel a genuine sense of escape. For us, that balance has been one of Piha's greatest gifts.
We have worked globally from here. Hosted international visitors. Built businesses. Raised a family. Remained connected to everything we needed while enjoying a quality of life we could never have found in the city.
Life here follows a different rhythm. Mornings begin with birdsong and coffee overlooking the ranges. Weekends are spent exploring beaches, waterfalls and walking tracks. Evenings slow down enough to appreciate the changing colours of the sky as the sun disappears into the Tasman.
Luxury here isn't about excess. It's about space, privacy, nature, time.
For the first time in six years, The Louise's is available for its next chapter. Set across more than three hectares of native bushland, the property offers complete privacy, spectacular views, generous living spaces and a connection to the landscape that is becoming increasingly rare. But ultimately, this isn't a story about bedrooms, bathrooms or square metres. Those details are important, and you can explore them through the Sotheby's listing below.
But what matters most is the life this place makes possible. Because while we're selling a home, what we're really offering is the opportunity to experience one of New Zealand's most remarkable communities and landscapes every single day. If you've ever dreamed of living somewhere that feels both connected and wonderfully removed from the noise of modern life, we'd invite you to discover Piha.
And perhaps discover your next chapter too?
Check out the NZ Sotheby Listing:
https://www.nzsothebysrealty.com/property/listing/NZE11870/27-glenesk-road-piha
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