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'I fell in love with it immediately': The clifftop home he wasn't going to lose twice
A beloved Torbay clifftop home with sweeping Hauraki Gulf views is back on the market after seven years.

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This stunning Torbay clifftop home offers panoramic Hauraki Gulf views, with peace of mind provided by prior professional stabilisation work. The property has been thoughtfully updated while respecting its original 1977 character.
Key features include:
- A professional pickleball court
- A putting green and sauna
- A Mediterranean-inspired outdoor entertaining area
The owner lovingly restored the original Jarrah timber flooring, creating a unique home that has been deeply loved and is ready for its next chapter.
Views out across the Hauraki Gulf. Photo: NZ Sotheby’s Realty/TRADE ME
Probably don’t hit the ball too hard. Photo: NZ Sotheby’s Realty/TRADE ME
Laze in the sauna. Photo: NZ Sotheby’s Realty/TRADE ME
The entertaining area is inspired by the Mediterranean. Photo: NZ Sotheby’s Realty/TRADE ME
An existing stone oven was already part of the property. Photo: NZ Sotheby’s Realty/TRADE ME
A light-filled home framed by endless sea views


Expansive living spaces, warm timber floors and a view-filled kitchen create a relaxed interior that stays connected to the Hauraki Gulf.
There are four bedrooms. Photo: NZ Sotheby’s Realty/TRADE ME
Crow’s Nest views. Photo: NZ Sotheby’s Realty/TRADE ME
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