107 Torea Street, Granity, Buller, West Coast

For Sale: 107 Torea Street, Granity 3-Bedroom Character Home with Ocean Views, Studios, and Beach Access Solid, well-maintained extended 1920s bungalow on a 460sqm section, located in a quiet, peaceful and creative coastal community. Full of natural light and warmth, this home has been thoughtfully modernised while retaining its original charm. The house is set just behind a natural coastal berm with long-standing vegetation, it is naturally sheltered from the sea, has never flooded, and continues to be straightforward to insure — a practical as well as beautiful setting for life on the beach. Features

• Renovated kitchen (2023) with quality whiteware and wood burner
• Multiple living areas and flexible studio spaces
• Spacious upstairs room with ocean views and balcony
• West/Northwest-facing covered deck opening to the garden
• All-day sun, with insulation in walls and ceiling
• Tile floors - easy cleaning and warmth preserving
• Separate shower, bath, and toilet
• Re-roofed, re-wired, re-plumbed, re-piled, never flooded, easy insurance
• Direct access to pristine Granity Beach and a Dog Owners heaven
• Natural coastal berm with established vegetation; sheltered
• Private, partially fenced section with septic system and garden
• Tool shed Details
• 3 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 2 living areas
• 2 studio spaces
• Heating: Wood burner and radiant heater
• Water heating: Wetback + electric (stainless steel cylinder replaced 2023)
• Foundations: Timber piles + concrete slab
• Cladding: Weatherboard and roughcast
• Joinery: Timber and aluminium (double glazed)
• Roof: Corrugated Colorsteel
• Land area: 460 sqm (Freehold)
• Zone: Residential Council Information
• Buller District Council / West Coast Regional Council
• Legal: Lot 3 DP 473 Blk I Ngakawau SD Documents Available
• LIM Report (2020)
• Builder’s Report (2019)
• Insulation Certificate (2021)

Private Sale We’re selling directly to buyers to keep things clear, personal, and straightforward. All standard documents are available, and we encourage you to work through your solicitor as with any property purchase. The same legal protections apply — just without agent fees or pressure.

Like much of New Zealand, the coast does face natural challenges, but for us, the rewards far outweigh the risks. Living here means embracing the best of the West Coast: fresh air, space, nature, creativity, safety and the sea on your doorstep. It’s a peaceful lifestyle that many seek but few find — whether for working, retirement, creating, or retreating from city life. This home offers the chance to enjoy a remarkable chapter of life by the sea.

Viewings by appointment – genuine enquiries welcome, and virtual viewings can be arranged for those unable to visit the West Coast.

Buyer FAQ

Q: How close is the beach? A: Just a short walk from the end of the garden. The beach is pristine and uncrowded — great for walking, swimming, fishing, surfing and beachcombing. A haven for Dog Owners.

Q: What about sea level rise or flooding? A: The property sits just behind a natural coastal berm with established vegetation and flax. This provides a natural storm buffer from the sea. Over time, accumulated beach material has lifted the crest of the berm, providing extra protection. While storms can push sea foam over the berm, the house has never flooded, the section drains well, and insurance has always been straightforward.

Q: Is the house warm and dry? A: Yes. The home is insulated (walls and ceiling), gets all-day sun, and has a reliable wood burner. Major systems have been upgraded, and the hot water cylinder was replaced in 2023.

Q: What’s the community like? A: Granity and nearby villages are welcoming and creative, with a strong sense of local pride. Artists, makers, retirees and nature-lovers call it home. With the Op-shop, Gallery, The Lyric Theatre, Museum, Library, Granity boasts the greatest number of historic buildings left in New Zealand.

Q: Is the home move-in ready? A: Yes. It’s fully equipped and freshly painted (inside and out, 2024), with all key infrastructure in good order.

Q: Where’s the nearest town or shops? A: Westport is about 25 minutes away by car and has supermarkets, health services, and more. There’s also a local dairy in Hector.

Q: What’s the garden like? A: Well-established natives, citrus, feijoa, olive, apple, passion fruit, banana, sugar cane, pear, and tamarillo.

Q: Why is the house being sold privately? Is it safe to buy this way? A: Selling privately allows us to connect directly with buyers and keep things straightforward without agent fees. This is a common and safe option in NZ. Past important documents (LIM, builder’s report, insulation certificate) are available, and we encourage buyers to use due diligence and their solicitor with the standard Sale & Purchase forms (ADLS/REINZ), just as you would with an agent. The same legal protections apply — simply without the middle layer.