Set amongst picturesque countryside on Auckland’s Pohutukawa Coast are the popular seaside suburbs of Beachlands and Maraetai. Generous sections and a mix of established homes and modern housing, many offering stunning sea views, have served to attract significant market interest in the past few years. A growth in new subdivisions is testament to the area’s popularity, as families seek comfortable housing within 40 minutes drive or 30 minute ferry ride of Auckland’s CBD.
Barfoot & Thompson's Beachlands office is centrally located in the local shopping centre and looks after both Beachlands and Maraetai. Beachlands’ compact shopping centre provides residents with daily essentials such as groceries, takeaways and home entertainment, while nearby Howick and Botany Town Centre cater for serious retail therapy.
As a family orientated seaside community there are good local schools. Beachlands and Maraetai each have combined primary and intermediate schools which are very well regarded. Secondary schooling is sought out of the area, particularly Howick College where a free bus service makes the daily commute convenient and cost effective.
The Pohutukawa Coast’s relaxed holiday atmosphere is well served by the many amenities in the area. There are good swimming beaches, sports fields and facilities at Te Puru Park and nearby Whitford Forest has extensive tracks for mountain biking, walking and horse riding. The resort style Formosa golf course with accommodation also includes a gymnasium with indoor pool and tennis courts. The Pine Harbour Marina offers full boating facilities and a frequent daily ferry service to the CBD.
Properties recently sold by Beachlands Branch
Beachlands - Harbourside Ct
5 3
Sold: January 2012
Sold by Beachlands
Somerville - Perendale Cl
3 2
Sold: December 2011
Sold by Matthew Brown
Beachlands - Intrepid Cres
5 2
Sold by Ian Boswell and Mark Van Etten
Beachlands - Third View Ave
Beachlands - Barmaree Ln
4 2
Sold: November 2011
Maraetai - Maraetai Dr
2 2
Maraetai - Maraetai School Rd
Beachlands - Second View Ave
2 1
Beachlands - Araminta Pl
Howick - Moore St
Sold by Craig Robertson
Beachlands - Pine Harbour Pde
Beachlands - Columbia Cres
4 3
Sold: October 2011
Maraetai - Te Puru Dr
Beachlands - Beachlands Rd
Sold by Patty Moyes
Beachlands - Blakewell Pl
Beachlands - Sunkist Bay Rd
4 1
Beachlands - Pony Park Pl
Maraetai - Fantail Cres
Sold: September 2011