PIKAU - Waterfront Legacy - The Residence


PIKAU - A carefully crafted consideration of how best to honour both coastal and forest taonga, an unprecedented waterfront legacy offering. Selected in 1886 as the site for The Cowes Bay Hotel, the sheltered deep water all tide access was an obvious choice, this is a place for adventures on land and sea, restful contemplation, the needs of multiple generations met with ease. Arrival to PIKAU whether by land, air or sea is powerfully evocative. The Residence is to scale and proportions rarely offered. The horizon dotted with the hallmark islands of Pakatoa, Rotoroa and Ponui that make this coast so dramatic and timeless. The freehold title of 8.36 ha, offers 128 metres of beach frontage. Immaculately curated and established as a home for almost 30 years. Key Features of this luxury offering are the 49 metre jetty, all tide boat launching ability. Tennis court lit for evening play and indoor heated pool set within double glazed conservatory is equipped for entertaining. A portion of covenanted precious mature forest, home to many native bird species. Additional features include library, formal and multiple informal living areas, kitchen with serious catering ability complete with aga, master suite with dual en-suites, dressing room and study/nursery, hardwood flooring, bespoke cedar joinery, seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, multiple powder rooms, underfloor heating over two levels, three open wood-burning fireplaces, garaging, matured landscaping, shade house, potager gardens and fruit trees. Gated with security system in place. All tide boat launching, jetty and helipad use are inclusive. Luxury is an experience - the ability to gather together and create memories in a remarkable place - The Residence offers exactly that and much more. This property is the jewel in what is a limited and rare best in class private coastal development. Consciously and respectfully considered to allow a select few land owners to create their bespoke island legacy. An unparalleled and finite Island vestige of tranquility and calm.