It doesn’t take much to work out what drew Susannah and Paul Matheson to their slice of paradise on Waiheke Island – the view from their elevated ’50s bach is like an ever-changing painting. The stunning lofty outlook allows them to take in all the action on popular Palm Beach, without needing to be amongst it or compromising on privacy.
“We love to be up high, away from all of the madness of a summer’s day at the beach but close enough to feel part of it. From here, we can see the sand and the waves breaking, and then the view of the ocean out towards Great Barrier goes on forever,” Susannah says. “There is always something going on out there: cargo ships, people sailing, car ferries, jet skis, paddleboarders. Hearing the sounds of people enjoying themselves on the sand and in the water is what sold this place to us.”
The couple had raised their
