Shore yoga instructor Kim Malan has decided on a change of lifestyle. By smartly looking ahead, Kim has become one of a number of Shore people to buy in to the beautiful Boathouse Bay neighbourhood. Channel chatted to her about her choice to join a community-in-the-making at Snells Beach.
Channel Magazine: Could you tell us a little about where you currently live & what you do for a living?
Kim Malan: I'm currently flatting in Mairangi Bay whilst I wait for my new home. I am an admin manager with the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences at AUT University.
CM: Why did you choose to purchase at Boathouse Bay at this time?
Boathouse bay offers me a retirement lifestyle, which is close enough to keep the job that I love. Driving down the hill into the bay gives me a sense of peace and belonging.
CM: Who will you be living there with, and how long will it be until you move in?
KM: I will be living alone with my Jack Russell dog and hope to be in by early 2020.
CM: What are the lifestyle features you’re most looking forward to enjoying in your new neighbourhood?
KM: I'm looking forward to waking up and having coffee on the beach, then heading into the water for a morning swim and possibly a walk along the boardwalk. Or, on calm days, going for an early morning paddle with my little dog.
CM: Which area of the home are you looking forward to spending most time in?
KM: The lounge area as this will be my yoga studio. I plan to offer small specialised classes for older people to help maintain healthy joints and renewed flexibility.
CM: What is your favourite activity to help you unwind?
KM: Yoga, swimming, oil painting and ending the day with a sundowner on the beach. There are hopefully plenty of neighbours who would join me for that! (The drink, that is.)
CM: What style will your new home interior take?
KM: Minimalist - with place for plenty of yoga mats and a big fold-out table for family gatherings.
CM: If you could have anyone move in next door, who would it be and why?
KM: My children...then I would have it all.
