Contact the Owners — Armando & Marianne Faes, Bay House, Hawke's Bay
No agents. No open homes. Bay House is a private sale, project managed from the ground up by the owner. Your enquiry goes directly to the person who knows every detail of this property — because they made every decision.
You've Seen Bay House. Let's Talk
Armando Faes
One Message. No Commitment.
The first step is smaller than you think.
The Questions You May Have
Honest answers. No sales spin.
We don't disclose enquiry details. What we will say is that Bay House is offered once, privately, to the right buyer — not to the fastest one.
Yes. Many enquiries come from outside New Zealand. Video walkthroughs are available, and overseas purchasing pathways such as AIP may apply — we recommend engaging a New Zealand property lawyer for individual requirements.
Private sale takes longer than the open market. We chose not to use agents, not to rush, and to wait for the right fit — for the property and for the people who will call it home.
Conditional agreements, settlement timing, and the inclusion of specific chattels are all open for discussion.
That's a conversation worth having now. Knowing what's available — and building the relationship — costs nothing. The property will wait for the right moment.
Bay House carries a 2026 Council Valuation of NZD 3.0M — set using automated models with no comparable sales in the area. The land value alone is assessed 750K to 1M below current market reality. The build value is assessed a further 1M below. Both gaps are well-documented in New Zealand for unique elevated coastal properties. The asking price of over NZ$4.5M reflects the QS-certified rebuild cost of $6.3M, the irreplaceable site, and fully furnished turnkey condition. The CV is a rates tool — not a market valuation.