Some homes quietly do their job. Others become part of people's lives.
For more than two decades, this much-loved Paraparaumu Beach home was known for something truly special. Each Christmas, its front garden transformed into a magical festive display, drawing thousands through the gates year after year. Families returned annually, children grew up visiting, and countless memories were made. It became a tradition. A landmark. A place people remember.
Now, with the owners entering a well-earned retirement, the story turns to its next chapter.
Behind the memories sits a spacious, nicely renovated family home offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms and the flexibility of dual living areas. It's a layout that suits families beautifully, or couples who value space, separation and the ability to spread out with ease. Garaging, off-street parking and a dedicated spa room add another layer of comfort, flexibility and practicality.
The location is every bit as appealing as the home itself. Positioned within easy walking distance of Paraparaumu Beach School (zoned), Kena Kena School, Paraparaumu College (zoned), local shops, Te Atiawa Park and the beach beyond, this is a genuinely family-friendly neighbourhood where daily life is simple and connected.
This is a home that has been loved, shared and enjoyed on a scale few properties ever experience. The Christmas lights may be dimmed, but the warmth, space and sense of belonging remain - ready for new memories to be made.
RV $820,000 (2023).
Source:
FLOOR AREA: 210m2 - Property Smarts (REINZ)
LAND AREA: 918m2 - Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)
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