Listed: Tue, 7 Apr

SCORCHING BAY SANCTUARY

493 Karaka Bay Road, Karaka Bays, Wellington, Wellington

Price by negotiation

4 Beds
3 Baths
2 Living areas
140m² Floor
1034m² Land

Other Features

1 Ensuite
1 Garage parking

Attribute	Value
Property type	House
Capital value (CV)	$1,270,000
Parking	Garages: 1
Agency reference	RX4997719
Broadband in the area	Fibre, Cable, Satellite, Wireless

OPEN HOMES Sunday 19th April 12-12.30pm and Tuesday 21st April 12-12.30* **VIEWINGS By appointment available from Tuesday 21 April **

Wake each day to the rhythm of the sea and end it with sunsets over Wellington Harbour—this is coastal living at its most effortless and uplifting. Perfectly positioned beside Scorching Bay, this beautifully renovated home, with separate cottage/sleep-out, offers a relaxed lifestyle where the beach, café culture, and nature are all at your doorstep.

Features you’ll love –

Prime position – Right beside Scorching Bay and moments from the much-loved Scorch-O-Rama café
Single-level ease – Three-bedroom, two-bathroom home designed for comfortable, easy living
Flexible living – Self-contained one-bedroom sleepout/bach, ideal for guests, teens, Airbnb or work-from-home
Peaceful retreat – Generous primary suite enjoying calming views across the bay, with large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite
Light-filled living – Open-plan kitchen, dining and living flowing to harbour views and natural light
Outdoor connection – Front courtyard with BBQ/fireplace just steps from the beach, plus a private rear courtyard framed by established karaka trees
Peaceful retreat – Generous primary suite with walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and calming bay views
Warm & cosy – Fireplace and heat pump ensure year-round comfort
Convenient access – Internal access single garage plus easy drive to the CBD and airport
Unmatched lifestyle – Swim, kayak, snorkel or simply unwind on golden sands, with dolphins, penguins and passing boats adding to the magic

This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle many dream of and few secure. Come and experience the feeling for yourself, where every day feels like a holiday and the sea is always calling—once you arrive, you simply won’t want to leave.

Call Annie or Nikki to view for a private appointment or we welcome you to one of our Open Homes

Source of information: Property Guru, Nexus, Wellington City Council (non-verified).

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Local Schools

IN ZONE worser bay school
168 Seatoun Heights Road
1.7 km
Contributing (Primary), State, 104 enrolled
IN ZONE evans bay intermediate
14 Kemp Street
3.5 km
Intermediate (Intermediate), State, 349 enrolled
IN ZONE wellington east girls' college
Austin Street
4 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State, 1016 enrolled

IN ZONE wellington high school and com ed centre
Taranaki Street
4.8 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State, 1679 enrolled
IN ZONE st oran's college
550 High Street
12.6 km
Secondary (Year 7-13) (Intermediate & Secondary), State : Integrated, 507 enrolled
IN ZONE hutt international boys' school
Granville Street
24.5 km
Secondary (Year 7-13) (Intermediate & Secondary), State : Integrated, 655 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE miramar north school
Weka Street
896 m
Contributing (Primary), State, 226 enrolled
UNZONED miramar central school
Park Road
2.1 km
Contributing (Primary), State, 173 enrolled
UNZONED holy cross school (miramar)
2 Athens Street
2.3 km
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State : Integrated, 172 enrolled
UNZONED tkkm o nga mokopuna
4 Falkirk Avenue
2.5 km
Composite (Year 1-13) (Primary, Intermediate & Secondary), State, 149 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE hataitai school
Arawa Road
2.6 km
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State, 206 enrolled
UNZONED roseneath school
Maida Vale Road
2.8 km
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State, 77 enrolled
UNZONED st anthony's school (seatoun)
10 Ludlam Street
2.8 km
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State : Integrated, 44 enrolled
UNZONED scots college
1 Monorgan Road
3.4 km
Composite (Year 1-13) (Primary, Intermediate & Secondary), Private : Fully Registered, 1136 enrolled
UNZONED st patrick's college (kilbirnie)
581 Evans Bay Parade
3.5 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State : Integrated, 731 enrolled
UNZONED rongotai college
Coutts Street
3.7 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State, 726 enrolled
UNZONED st catherines college (kilbirnie)
14 Upper Bourke Street
4 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State : Integrated, 207 enrolled

While we've done our best to correctly list schools in this location, school zone information may not be exact, so please double check with the school.