Oh, for a place by the sea...

[Homed] Hi {NAME}, We have wrapped up our summer Bach of the Week series this week with [a beautiful wee bach at Kairakau Beach]( near Elsthorpe in Hawke’s Bay. This one’s a classic - the listing agent describes it as a real “Kiwiana” bach. It still has its original kitchen cabinets, 50s carpet in the bedrooms, and wallpaper from way back in the day. There’s even an outhouse with a bright yellow door, and a roof covered in scarlet bougainvillea. The owners haven’t bothered to do much to it in the past 48 years, apart from regular maintenance. They’ve just rocked up with the family and spent their days swimming, boating, fishing and diving for pāua and crays. It’s an enviable lifestyle, and while this one is at the cheaper end of the market (RV $690,000), it seems there’s still a demand for more pricey properties. We also ran a story this week about the couple who bought [the cute wee bach on the beach at Whangapoua]( on the Coromandel Peninsula. They currently live in Whangamatā and are going to make this bach their permanent home. The sale price has not been released but we know the owners were looking for offers somewhere up near $3 million. And the great thing is this couple love it as it is. They don’t want a McMansion - they will leave it as a small, single-storey cottage hidden among the pōhutukawa. Because, of course, baches are best when they’re all about simplicity, and [new award-winning baches reflect this](. And maybe we could bring a bit of that laid-back summer feel to our everyday lives. Happy autumn, [Kylie Klein-Nixon] Colleen Hawkes Senior Homed Reporter [Kylie Klein-Nixon] Colleen Hawkes Senior Homed Reporter   Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters.](   [timer][trk_px] [timer][trk_px] easy living     [Kiwiana bach has cutest outhouse]( What do you need to make wonderful memories on holiday? Not a lot it turns out. [Read more →]( [timer][trk_px]   grand inspiration Historic home looking for love Invercargill mansion is too much for one family, but could you make a difference? [Read more →]( property to admire Stunning stone cottage comes to life They stripped away the concrete and plaster and look what they found. [Read more →]( bargain of the week Waterfront apartment sells for a song This leasehold apartment fetched a mere $62,000 at auction. [Read more →]( plenty of potential 'Gentleman’s' residence in Temuka Ashfield Estate: This glimpse into the past could be yours. [Read more →]( If you find Stuff's Homed useful and inspiring, please consider becoming a supporter. [I'd like to contribute →]( [Discover more at Homed]( You are receiving this email because you are opted in to receive the Stuff Homed newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( [Manage your profile]( [Privacy Policy]( Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get the Stuff Homed newsletter in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [YouTube](