97 South Bay Parade, South Bay, Canterbury

SoldMar 13, 2025

97 South Bay Parade, South Bay, Canterbury

Amount undisclosed

50 sq.

842 sq.

House

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24 days on the market

Sold: Mar 13, 2025

What's around 97 South Bay Parade

A Slice of Seaside Paradise

There’s nothing more quintessentially Kiwi than a classic New Zealand Bach, the iconic “Purple Bach” offers a coastal escape like no other. Perfectly positioned right across the road from South Bay Beach, this exceptional waterfront retreat boasts breath-taking ocean views, seaside charm, and a unique slice of nostalgia. The living areas perfectly frame the beauty of the Bay, offering front-row seats to stunning sunsets, playful dolphins, and passing cruise ships. Every moment here becomes a celebration of nature’s splendor. This incredible kiwi retreat comes fully furnished too with mismatched furniture, classic videos, well-loved books, and even a VHS player—a true time capsule of Kiwi summers past! Built in the early 1950s, this beloved family Bach has been modernised for today’s comfort while retaining its charm. Recent updates include new insulation, refreshed cladding, an upgraded kitchen and bathroom, and new wiring and plumbing. Double-glazed windows and a heat pump ensure warmth and comfort all year round, adding modern convenience to this treasured retreat. The large section adds to the appeal, offering a single garage, an established array of fruit trees and plenty of space for pitching tents, making it perfect for extended family holidays in true Kiwi tradition. Alternatively, the generous land size which backs on to the Council reserve, could inspire a savvy investor to build their dream modern Bach in this prime coastal location. A true icon of Kiwiana, the Purple Bach is a head-turner, often stopping passersby for photos and even featuring in books. This is a rare chance to own a piece of New Zealand history, creating new memories while celebrating the old. Whether you're soaking up endless summer days, enjoying beach strolls just steps from your door, or simply relaxing with family and friends, this remarkable Bach offers the ultimate South Bay lifestyle.

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Buyer's review

about 1 year ago

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Melissa Carson

During our purchase of a property with Melissa Carson we, overall . are very happy with her handling of the sale and purchase. Melissa answered any questions etc, we had in a professional way. Her attitude and assistance, also very good. We would be more than happy to have future dealings with Melissa

Marianne & Robin

Buyer

Seller's review

about 1 year ago

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Melissa was fantastic, to say the least! Very professional 👍🏼!

We could write a very positive book about Melissa Carson! We didn’t know her before we got our appraisal, but selling a property in a small town, Melissa’s reputation went ahead of her, and we heard about her via word of mouth, so thought we’d try her out. It was the best thing we could have done! She was very professional, very honest, friendly and helpful. The video and photographs couldn’t have been done better either, they turned out awesome! Her market knowledge was right on the mark too. She knew exactly what she was doing, and talking about. Melissa was very positive about both our house, and land features, and that was very important to us. Another thing that was great, is the fact that we didn’t have to be in Kaikoura to sell, as we live in Christchurch, everything was done online, (which is a great thing about Arizto), and even though we’re both not tech-savvy, Melissa explained everything on how to do things easily, with no hassles, she was very patient and kind. We were very happy with the sale. Melissa communicated with us almost every day, either by text or email, about the feedback she was getting on our property, and was very positive about it all. My husband and I really appreciate all that Melissa did for us, and she deserves a pat on the back for all her hard work! We would totally recommend Melissa Carson to anyone who is planning to sell their property in Kaikoura. Well done Melissa, we hope we get to meet up with you again someday! 👍🏼👍🏼. I told you all I could write a book! 😂

Michelle & Richard

Seller