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‘Last house on the beach’ is the perfect ‘60s bach

Perched above the beach amid the bush and pōhutukawa, this two-bedroom ‘60s bach is in a dream location at Snells Beach.

Colleen Hawkes
Last updated: 28 October 2025 | 3 min read
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A classic 1960s bach at Snells Beach is for sale for $1.29 million. Positioned as the "last house on the beach," this private, two-bedroom property offers elevated sea and bush views from its secluded location.

The bach features open-plan living and a modernised kitchen. A key feature is the large 1459m² section with a second entrance and flat land, offering potential for a tiny home or new build. Listed by Bayleys Warkworth, it's a rare beachfront opportunity.

There’s a deck and patio on the top level for relaxed outdoor living, plus another wrap-around deck on the lower level.

The bach is literally the last house on the beach.

Holidaying at the bach is all about indoor-outdoor living.

The owners keep their coffee machine on the table so it doesn’t take up space on the benchtop.

There’s now a modern, highly functional kitchen in the old house.

This is the larger bedroom upstairs - it opens right up to the view.

And there is sleeping for two others in the second bedroom, plus plenty of space outside for tents.

The vehicle entry to the property.

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