There has been some debate recently on the style and size of houses that are built on the island. One example of this was illustrated in a recent (Feb. 14) piece in the Herald on Sunday on a proposed house for Kawhiti Point at the North Eastern end of the island. The Kawhiti Point property was subdivided and developed a couple of years ago and comprises seven large lots accessed over a private wharf at Vivian Bay. All the properties have extensive sea views and were originally on the market for around $3,000,000 each. Prices now are probably considerably less than that.
The Herald on Sunday article focused on a large and very contemporary house called Mahina which the promoters werte offering as a house and land package. You can see it at: www.mahinanz.co.nz
The writer of the article quoted a number of local residents including Helen Jeffery of the local residents association and Michael Marris of the Kawau Island Advisory Committee.They also quoted yours truly based on a very short telephone conversation.
In my view, the article was attempting to show controvosy were perhaps none existed.Most of us believe that people should be able to do what they want on their own property as long as it complies with the district plan and does not adversely affect neighbours. It will be interesting to see if debate on this proposed building continues.
Also on the subject of island houses, a new house is planned for the Hideaway Cove site owned by Edoardo Canal.It is designed and will be built by a company called Box Living and is one of a number of modular designs offered by that company. Have a look at: www.boxliving.co.nz Their designs appear to be far more sympathetic to the island environment than the Mahina proposal and offer the flexibility of sizes from 60 square metres upwards. Being modular in construction, there should be significant savings from prefabrication off site.
One of the great things about Kawau is that every property (and building) is different and, by and large, reflect the desires and reqirements of the owners.
If you are looking at buying a section over here and want some idea of building options, I can suggest a number of people and companies you could talk to.
Have a great week.
John
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John Pryor AREINZ - Kawau Island's & the Greater Kawau Bay's Resident Property Specialists. Visit www.kawau.co.nz
Special properties - homes and land - for sale on sub-tropical Kawau Island, and in the Greater Kawau Bay area of Northern New Zealand's upper Hauraki Gulf.Introducing John Pryor...Kawau Island’s only resident property specialist: John Pryor AREINZ. If you wish to own or rent a part of paradise on Kawau Island, talk to us. We are passionate experts on the subject.
Special properties - homes and land - for sale on sub-tropical Kawau Island, and in the Greater Kawau Bay area of Northern New Zealand's upper Hauraki Gulf.Introducing John Pryor...Kawau Island’s only resident property specialist: John Pryor AREINZ. If you wish to own or rent a part of paradise on Kawau Island, talk to us. We are passionate experts on the subject.
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