Monro Street

Situated in Wellington’s sought-after seaside suburb of Seatoun, this beautifully designed home makes the most of its unique setting. Positioned just 70 meters from the beach, the site presented several challenges—including exposure to strong northerly winds and limited beach views due to neighbouring properties. The result is a striking, highly functional home that seamlessly balances privacy, shelter, and stunning coastal outlooks.
The ground floor features an open-plan living area designed for flexibility, offering multiple indoor and outdoor living options. A covered alfresco dining space to the northwest, along with two additional courtyards facing northeast and south, provide adaptable outdoor areas suited to different times of day and changing wind conditions. Inside, a cozy TV room and a cleverly integrated office nook create more intimate retreats within the main living space.
The upper level is home to the bedrooms and additional indoor-outdoor living areas. At the top of the stairwell, a dramatic view shaft perfectly frames the beach—an outlook that will be preserved even after future developments on neighbouring sections. A private deck off this space, along with another from the main bedroom, allows the owners to fully embrace the seaside atmosphere.
With a strong yet simple architectural form, this home features a refined, stripped-back palette of materials that responds beautifully to the rugged Wellington coastline. Designed to deliver the ease of a relaxed beachside lifestyle while incorporating the comforts of modern living, this home is a striking example of coastal elegance