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Award-winning coastal retreat built to touch Golden Bay hillside lightly up for sale
An award-winning Golden Bay retreat blends thoughtful architecture, native bush and sweeping coastal views.
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An award-winning holiday home in Golden Bay, designed by architect John Chaplin, is now for sale. This retreat above Tata Beach, a winner at the 2026 NZIA Architecture Awards, was built for family gatherings and year-round escapes.
Engineered for its steep coastal site, the home uses a pole-platform foundation and prefabricated cross-laminated timber (CLT) to touch the land lightly. It features wrap-around decks, a pool, and stunning views of the bay and native bush.
1397 Abel Tasman Drive, Golden Bay, Tasman, Nelson
The home has steel cladding on its exterior.
You couldn’t ask for a better view of the native bush.
There is light througout the home.
Imagine waking up to that.
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