Outstanding Ocean Views

This beautiful passive solar Huia eco-house is designed to bring the outside inside, every room has incredible ocean views of the outer Manukau Harbour Heads, framed by a striking mountain view of a Waitakere Ranges ridge.

Achitectural design by Solarei orientates the house to the sun, so inside stays comfortable in all seasons with very little heating and cooling, benefiting from extensive wool insulation. This modern house features floor to ceiling glass windows and sliding doors creating a seamless flow between indoor comfort and the vibrant energy of the surrounding nature. Solar panels and a large rainwater tank help to keep utility bills low. Thermal mass walls absorb and re-radiate the heat from the sun, keeping the house warm in winter, while a convective flow through the windows is designed to use the sea breeze to cool the house in the summer.

Inside the open plan design flows from a fabulous chef’s kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, travertine counter tops, a well designed pantry, and an elegant built in wine rack. The 3 bedroom main house presents an en-suite master bedroom with a custom designed walking closet. There is an additional independent studio, with its own kitchenette, en-suite bedroom, sliding door to easy access the garden and enjoy nature. Its separate entrance offers flexibility as a private area for guests, an older relative, or a rental space (ideal for AirBnB). The house and the studio are served by fibre optic internet, wired to every room, providing excellent connectivity for a home-based business or remote working. An independent workshop with its own sink can be used as a ”man cave” or additional storage room. This space is next to a 2 car carport.

The one acre garden has been planted for privacy, shelter, and low maintenance. Half of the garden is lawns maintained by a robot mower, which is ideal for children playing. The remaining garden is wildlife friendly, attracting abundant bird life, including wooden pigeon, tuis, pheasants, and fantails. There is also a rainwater-fed pond, which is essential for wildlife-friendly gardens with seasonal frogs. The extensive trails and wild beaches of the Waitakere Ranges Park are literally on the doorstep of the house. It’s an ideal place for the outdoor enthusiast or to unwind in your own retreat from a busy day.

So whether your focus is indoors or outdoors, or both, this one of a kind luxury high-tech eco-house offers it all, just 5 minutes walk to the Huia beach, featuring Alfreds Huia cafe, a tidal beach with picnic tables, small playground and more. Drive 20 minutes to the funky suburb of Titirangi to find a shopping center, cafes, medical center, art gallery and more. Additionally, Huia is only 50 minutes from downtown Auckland.