Zara Kljakovic
Tuesday 30 June ‘26
They found exactly that at 5 Goddard Way in Sawyers Bay — and now, after welcoming their first child, they're passing it on to the next family.
Completed in 2020, the 235m² home showcases contemporary architecture and quality craftsmanship throughout. It's open-plan and designed to make the most of the world outside, framing views across Otago Harbour and the surrounding farmland, with light pouring in through the day.
At its heart is a kitchen with high-spec finishes and a generous walk-in pantry — a favourite of Tash's, who ran her baking business, Baked & Raised, from home. "The kitchen's beautiful and opens into the lounge," Jacob told OneRoof. "It's very homely, comforting and warm."
The original owner built in some genuinely clever technology — self-raising sunroofs that fill the home with light, and Bluetooth wired through the house. They're the kind of thoughtful details that make everyday living that little bit easier.
For a cricketer, the section was a big drawcard. Two decent lawns, a large flat area that's hard to come by in Dunedin, and a sheltered spot for hosting — with, as Jacob points out, plenty of room to bowl a ball. His daughter, he jokes, isn't quite old enough to face up just yet.
The decision has nothing to do with the house, which the couple still love. With Jacob away eight to ten months a year for New Zealand tours and the IPL, and a new baby at home, being closer to family in town simply made more sense. They've already settled near the beach in Andersons Bay.
It's a special home, and a rare chance to buy into one of Dunedin's most loved coastal pockets.
5 Goddard Way, Sawyers Bay, Dunedin Enquiries over $1.199m · 4 bed · 235m² · built 2020 Listed with Andrew Berryman · Tall Poppy Real Estate
Quotes and details sourced from OneRoof. Bulsara T/A Tall Poppy Licensed Under REAA 2008.
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