The Retreat
A sculptural architectural residence immersed in the landscape of Waiheke Island.
Positioned quietly within one of Waiheke Island's most tightly held rural enclaves, this extraordinary residence is an architectural meditation on landscape, light and retreat.
Designed by celebrated architects David Mitchell and Julie Stout, and recognized through both Home of the Year and NZIA honours, the house sits gently within 3.12 hectares of surrounding countryside — composed not to dominate the land, but to exist in harmony with it.
Sliding cedar screens filter light and shadow throughout the day. Long sightlines extend toward Rangitoto and the Hauraki Gulf. Gardens, courtyards and outdoor rooms unfold gradually, creating a rhythm of privacy, stillness and connection to nature.
At its center, a soaring living pavilion anchors the home — warm, grounded and deeply calm. Separate guest accommodation, reflective spaces and layered outdoor environments create a property designed not simply for occupation, but for retreat, creativity and gathering.
This is a rare architectural offering where restraint, atmosphere and permanence exist in complete balance.
Positioned quietly within one of Waiheke Island's most tightly held rural enclaves, this extraordinary residence is an architectural meditation on landscape, light and retreat.
Designed by celebrated architects David Mitchell and Julie Stout, and recognized through both Home of the Year and NZIA honours, the house sits gently within 3.12 hectares of surrounding countryside — composed not to dominate the land, but to exist in harmony with it.
Sliding cedar screens filter light and shadow throughout the day. Long sightlines extend toward Rangitoto and the Hauraki Gulf. Gardens, courtyards and outdoor rooms unfold gradually, creating a rhythm of privacy, stillness and connection to nature.
At its center, a soaring living pavilion anchors the home — warm, grounded and deeply calm. Separate guest accommodation, reflective spaces and layered outdoor environments create a property designed not simply for occupation, but for retreat, creativity and gathering.
This is a rare architectural offering where restraint, atmosphere and permanence exist in complete balance.
Key features
Legal description
131204 (Freehold, Lot 50 Deposited Plan 331964)
Views
Expansive vistas frame Rangitoto Island and Auckland skyline; sliding cedar screens sculpt light while offering filtered, ever-changing views of water, native bush, and landscaped gardens.
Layout
Open-plan living pavilion bookended by two soaring wings; main suite downstairs, four cabin-like bedrooms above, luminous “room to think,” and thoughtful spatial flow throughout.
Position
Set on 3.12 private hectares in exclusive Cable Bay Lane, blending architecture and landscape seamlessly, with sheltered outdoor spaces and mature gardens enhancing privacy and lifestyle.
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