Located on a manuka-clad hill near Whitianga on New Zealand's North Island, this unique property has been adapted from a single shipping container into a long rectangular home. It features innovative decking that can be winched up or down for breathtaking views of the ocean. The home has two full bedrooms, plus two small bunk rooms that are perfect for children, and also offers an open plan living/dining room, kitchen and stunning bathroom.

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