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Sanctuary in the Cove is For Sale

The secluded waterfront property fronting a private cove in Coopers Beach is listed for $4.5 million (including GST if any).

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Sanctuary in the Cove, located between Coopers Beach and Cable Bay, is the pinnacle of waterfront real estate in all of Doubtless Bay.

With an entrance on SH10 secured by electronic gates, the property slopes more than 200m to the waters of a private cove. 

Three north-west facing residences are built on expansive flat land at the waters edge.
Trees and landscaped gardens ensure complete privacy between the dwellings.

Landscaped gardens down to the waters edge and private waterfront coopers beach area

The 2 storey main residence was extensively renovated and extended in 2006 and offers 4 bedrooms, games room, 2 bathrooms, separate WC, ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, rimu flooring, internal access double garage and boat storage. View the 3D tour

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The two guest cottages have 2 x double bedrooms and are completely self-contained.

Soft green lawns open up to more than 100m of water-frontage where boats and kayaks can just be pushed into the high tide.

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This idyllic location showcases stunning landscaped gardens that have featured in NZ House and Garden. 

Mature Rimu, Totara and many large Pohutukawa trees create magical zones networked by shady pathways. A permanent running stream with a number of bridges runs through the property. At its centre an architecturally designed variety of palms and flowering plants set off a spellbinding waterfall.

Sanctuary in the Cove is an absolutely unique piece of real estate – approximately 1ha all on one title. 

While the property is currently promoted as a boutique resort, the options for future creativity are boundless.

Truly a sanctuary of peace and seclusion.

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Main Residence

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  • Master bedroom
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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Separate WC
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  • Internal access double garage and boat storage
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2 Guest Cottages

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  • Two guest cottages
  • 2 x double bedrooms in each
  • Completely self-contained

Waterfront & Gardens

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  • Stunning waterfall and landscaped gardens
  • Meandering pathways throughout the property
  • Mature Rimu, Totara and many large Pohutukawa trees
  • Wide variety of fruit trees

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3D TOUR

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View the 3D interactive tour including floor plans

NZ HOUSE & GARDEN

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Sanctuary in the Cove in NZ House & Garden
Read the full article by Barb Rogers here

Prepare to be enchanted. This place has everything to fall in love with – amazing bird life; ancient, massive trees; peace and quiet; the sea lapping gently at your doorstep!
This is the place to come to feel energized and recharge!
Just what I needed. Peace and quiet; a place to relax and watch the daily sunsets then sleep in listening to the lapping waves on the shore!
Loved the gardens and watching all the birdlife while lying in the hammock.
The nights are just so quiet. We lay out on the lawns and watched the stars move in the heavens while listening to the tide come in. True Bliss!
A peaceful, healing haven!
I had the most amazing time here. Reading, writing, studying and enjoying the beach each morning. What a beautiful place to be in isolation!
Another visit, another amazing stay. We never want to leave!
Truly a romantic getaway. The place takes our breath away – stargazing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, sunbathing, relaxing!
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Contact – Bruce Abraham
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