# Maraetai Bay, Maraetai Bay, Marlborough

SoldFeb 19, 2026

# Maraetai Bay, Maraetai Bay, Marlborough

Amount undisclosed

90 m²

62.58 ha.

House

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Sold: Feb 19, 2026

What's around # Maraetai Bay

Architect's own classic bach

Designed for his family by renowned architect Jonty Rout of the award-winning Christchurch firm, Sheppard & Rout, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom bach is the ultimate holiday retreat and a true standout in Maraetai Bay. Crafted with elegant simplicity, this holiday house marries the ‘back to basics’ nature of the classic kiwi bach with clever design and a timeless style. The structure embraces its seaside setting with a striking form and elevated outlook. Board and batten cladding gives it a warm, natural presence that blends effortlessly with the surrounding native bush. Set on an extra-large, bush-clad section alive with native trees and birdlife, this private retreat enjoys expansive northeast views across Maraetai Bay and further into the Queen Charlotte Sound. Architecture is about more than aesthetics, and this home truly shines in the way its layout supports effortless holiday living and maximum exposure to the sun. The open-plan interior invites connection and conversations, flowing seamlessly to the outdoors through sweeping 180-degree views and a choice of decks: a front balcony and a partially covered rear deck with a barbeque area, and two additional deck areas downstairs off the master bedroom and hallway. Inside, the home is warm, inviting, and beautifully finished with natural materials, including macrocarpa sarked ceilings and beams and eucalyptus timber flooring. Fully furnished and completely off-grid with solar power, a gas Califont, and thoughtful sustainable systems, it offers effortless, low-impact living, encouraging true relaxation and genuine social interaction thanks to the absence of a TV and the owners’ intentional choice not to connect the bach to the locally available internet. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the exceptional water assets, including a large private boatshed, fixed jetty, and slipway. Two tracks lead directly from the home to the boatshed, one a quad-bike track, the other a walking track with steps, while two additional bush tracks leading to the point and into the head of the bay provide access to neighbouring beaches. With excellent potential to expand, level, subdivide or enhance further, this property invites you to shape your ultimate Sounds retreat. Accessible by boat and just 20 minutes from Waikawa, it offers a rare blend of seclusion, craftsmanship, and waterfront beauty in one of the Sounds’ most picturesque bays. Our vendor, Christchurch-based and no longer able to regularly travel to the Sounds, has made the heartfelt decision to pass this much-loved family bach on to new owners who will appreciate and cherish it, just as she and her husband did when they built it for their family. This is a rare opportunity to secure a truly unique Marlborough Sounds property.

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Seller reviews

1 day ago

Verified Review

Professional and personable

Georgia was immediately enthusiastic about marketing my property and understood the emotion behind our family's decision to sell our bach. She made sure the property was photographed and videoed to show the place at its best and capture its ambience. Throughout the selling period, she kept me well informed and was quick to check details and request further information for interested clients. I was well prepared for the auction process and Georgia worked hard to make sure that there were a number of potential buyers thus ensuring a good and competitive auction. There was a lively bidding war and I received more than I anticipated. She worked consistently and intelligently to make sure the auction was a success. I have no hesitation in recommending her as an agent.

Morrin

Seller

about 2 months ago

Verified Review

A delight to work with

Right from the start, Emily showed an enthusiasm and real interest in selling our property. She knew the area well and so was able to pitch the marketing to the right buyers and enhance the special characteristics of the property. She was quick to respond to any questions and provided a detailed and timely update on how the campaign was tracking. She has a good sense of humour and an ability to both empathise with and anticipate any concerns.The result was quick, decisive and well beyond what we had hoped for. I have no hesitation in recommending her as an agent and anticipate she will treat both vendors and buyers with the same courtesy and professionalism she did us.

Seller