Classic beach-side 70s A-frame that ‘talks to your soul’

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Classic beach-side 70s A-frame that ‘talks to your soul’

Renovated 1970s A-frame in Titirangi blends retro charm and beachside living, creating a home that is unmatched.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 8 April 2026 | 3 min read
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Discover a renovated 1970s A-frame at 5 Paturoa Rd, Titirangi, just a minute's walk from Titirangi Beach. This soulful home blends retro charm with modern living after a thoughtful renovation to restore its original character.

Key updates, designed with Sam Elliot of The Green Room Studio, include a new deck with a hot tub, a minimalist kitchen with cork floors, and a stylish bathroom. The home features soaring cathedral ceilings, offering a compact yet spacious layout perfect for couples or small families.

The easy-care back yard set up feels like a resort, with a spa, and fire pit. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

The home has a balcony to the front, so you can catch the sun whatever time of the day. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

The living room makes the most of the A-frame look and shape. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

The streamlined kitchen help reconnect the house to the stunning back yard set up. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

The bathroom feels like its straight out of the 70s, but is a very modern addition. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

The two upstairs bedrooms are dramatic. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

There’s even a loft space in the second bedroom that could be a neat little reading nook - a job for the next owner. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

The beach is just down the drive at the bottom of the hill. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

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