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Time capsule bach for sale, last on the market in 1964

Perched high among the pōhutukawa, this small bach has come to market for the first time since it was built in 1964.

Colleen Hawkes
Last updated: 21 November 2025 | 3 min read
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A classic "time capsule" bach in Piha is for sale for the first time since it was built in 1964. Held by the same family for 60 years, this nostalgic 40m² property offers a genuine slice of Kiwi holiday history.

The one-bedroom bach includes a bunk area and an original 1960s kitchen. Described by Piha Real Estate as a project needing "elbow grease," it presents a unique opportunity for buyers to restore a piece of the past. It is listed for $1,099,000.

The large deck is a fabulous place to unwind on a hot summer’s day.

Practical vinyl flooring and a soft gold-toned wallpaper feature in the open-plan living area.

There’s a track down to the beach that ensures you can have your feet in the sand in a few minutes.

Glow in the dark

The bach was used as a permanent home for one of the owners’ sons and his wife after they married.

Like most original bach kitchens, this one has the “basics”.

Bunk beds are tucked around the corner at the rear of the open-plan living space.

Michael Swanton made the bunk beds many years ago.

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