The Parade, Paekakariki, Wellington

Few homes can epitomise the spirit of Paekakariki as indelibly as this historic two-bedroom cottage in a world of its own just metres from the beach and Queen Elizabeth Park.

As soon as you step through the front gate and onto the puka-lined path, you're immersed in 536sqm* of lush, tropical splendour bursting with succulents, birdsong and beauty.

Just as remarkable as the privacy and intimacy with nature is the breathtaking panorama that spans the South Island and Kapiti Island, sweeping from Mana Island in the south to Paraparaumu Beach in the north.

Because the property sits forward of its neighbours, the views are uninterrupted and such is the sense of solitude that The Parade feels like your exclusive playground.

Not surprisingly, the cottage has been tightly held for nearly 100 years - so some maintenance has been deferred. But all the fundamentals are here to create your own seaside idyll, from the matai floorboards, rimu panelling and tongue-and-groove joinery to the modernised kitchen and full bathroom to the cosy lounge with its built-in woodburner and powerful heat pump.

Then there's the newly-built deck where you can bask in the all-day sun and year-round shelter under the expertly pruned branches of a towering Pohutukawa as enduring as this cottage's legacy.

The seller is represented by Della Randall's Team, 0800 222 233.

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FLOOR AREA (non-verified): Property Guru by CoreLogic / LAND AREA: LINZ / AERIAL IMAGE Boundaries are indicative only. Source: KCDC GIS mapping / FLOOR PLAN is indicative only and should not be relied upon.