Written by
Matthew Chapman, Owner
Back in
2012, I typed ′cliff house′ into a web browser. Up came Parihoa Farm in New
Zealand, for sale through New Zealand Sotheby′s International Realty, with what
I now call the ′House of Parihoa′ as the centrepiece. As it did then, and now
in 2024, this iconic house, created by New Zealand architect Andrew Patterson,
still blows me away. I am selling it as part of my transition and will miss it
tremendously.
Available
on its own, surrounded by 25.7 acres of land, or as part of the separate
Parihoa Farm listing (which includes Tabletop Farm, House of Parihoa and Tirikohua Point Farm). The black fortress of
the House of Parihoa sticks to the land like an alien spaceship that has
landed. It is unbelievable from all angles, primarily since it is not
domesticated with gardens or structures. It is often surrounded by sheep that
stray from our neighbouring Tabletop Farm.
Completed
in 2008, the House of Parihoa has four large bedrooms with ocean views, two
with en-suites and two share a Juliet bathroom. The summer living room is ′wow′
and captures the ocean and sunsets in full glory. It has a winter living room
with peaceful farm views. The centre courtyard has a pool and spa, protected
from the elements.
In 2022, we
added the Jewel Box. It is the size of seven car spaces and has been a space
for music, fitness and creativity amongst my friends. The Jewel Box has heated
floors, electric blinds, an incredible sound system, and wine cellar with space for 500 bottles
underneath.
If more
space was needed, a wellbeing pavilion could be added in the top corner of the
25.7 acres of the property. Planting would ensure access to the neighbouring
Tabletop Farm does not infringe on your privacy if it was sold separately.
Alternatively, buy this farm too
The House
of Parihoa defined my life from 2013-23. I now seek my successor to look after
this extraordinary piece of architecture.
Price
range: NZ$20-30M
www.parihoa.com
www.parihoafarm.com