WAWATA ESTATE, WAIHEKE ISLAND
Just 25 residential sites in 94 acres of parkland, all with grandstand views of the Hauraki Gulf
WAIHEKE ISLAND 306 Sea View Road
Wawata Estate is an unprecedented parcel of stunning northeast-facing land, a pristine natural environment positioned on the coastal hills of Waiheke.
Designed for maximum luxury and privacy, it is the ultimate, secure and tranquil island retreat.
Brought to market as 25 superb lifestyle lots within a private gated estate, every residential site has magnificent views out across the Hauraki Gulf and its landmark islands.
Wawata Estate will make an idyllic home for people seeking greater work-life balance, a retirement oasis or an escape from the hustle of city life. It is also ideal for expat Kiwis returning to their homeland looking for sanctuary and a fresh take on life.
Owners will enjoy countrystyle island living and total privacy, with few of the cares that normally come with a lifestyle property.
The estate is nestled between Waiheke’s Palm Beach and the sandy stretches of Onetangi Beach, growing in importance as a culinary destination.
Waiheke Island is an easy passenger or car ferry ride, or short helicopter flight, to Auckland – but worlds away in terms of tempo and lifestyle. Few cosmopolitan cities in the world have such a magnificent residential island right on their doorstep.
Wawata is a Māori word developer Chris Jacobs chose, with input from local iwi, for its meaning: to desire earnestly, long for, yearn for, daydream, to aspire.
Chris’s business philosophy is evident in every aspect of Wawata. “Doing things really well just makes sense to me,” he says.
He comes to Wawata with a highly successful legacy spanning 30 years of running award-winning travel and tourism businesses in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.
Wawata is witness to his steadfast ‘do it best’ commitment with every aspect of the development designed to bring convenience, quality and a strong aesthetic associated with the land it is on.
“Wawata is unique. Every lot has magnificent views and contours that lend themselves to home designs to maximise those views and all-day sun. There’s a scarcity of properties like this on Waiheke – in New Zealand really.
“I’m told it’s unlikely there will be another opportunity like it on Waiheke for at least another 10 years, if at all.” Environmental care and sustainability are at the heart of Wawata’s development. 300,000 native plants and trees have been planted, enhancing the ancient pōhutukawa and other forest giants already on this land and now preserved as stately guardians of Wawata. 10 native bird species make Wawata home, including the iconic symbol on the estate logo – the kahu (a native hawk) – and the endangered pūweto (spotless crake). Extensive wetlands have been restored and enhanced; they are home to native fish and rare geckos. 3.5km nature trails, for residents only, wend their way through the Wawata native bush and wetland areas.
Features
• Entranceways to Wawata feature beautiful Waiheke stone, reflecting the estate’s synergy with the island. • An electronic security system connects homes to these gateways.
• In addition to rain water catchment, back up water is available from Wawata’s own private bore – all at the touch of a button.
• Sculptures, the work of Waiheke and other New Zealand artists, have been installed to enhance the estate’s natural beauty.
Sale: Two stunning residential sites go to auction 15 August.
Contact: Matthew Smith, Ray White Waiheke, 021 924 435.
“Wawata is unique. Every lot has magnificent views and contours that lend themselves to home designs to maximise those views and allday sun. There’s a scarcity of properties like this on Waiheke – in New Zealand really. I’m told it’s unlikely there will be another opportunity like it on Waiheke for at least another 10 years, if at all.”