– ‘Almost divine intervention’: NZ’s Lotto man quits Auckland, finds his new calling<\/a><\/p>\nThe paintbrush moment turned into a full renovation, and when that first reno project was completed, Vincent sold the villa and moved to Raglan. Drawn by the surfing vibe, and with more skill and confidence under his belt, Vincent developed The Surf Shack accommodation, which he turned into a popular Airbnb.<\/p>\n
After Raglan, Vincent hit the road in a bus with his surfboard and dog.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen the bus took me down to Queenstown, and as you do, you eventually meet someone while you\u2019re putting petrol in the tank, and you get chatting with this gorgeous Scottish girl. Next minute we\u2019re hiking mountains.\u201d<\/p>\n
With romance blossoming, Vincent decided to stick around in Southland and bought, renovated and sold a railway cottage in Lumsden.<\/p>\n
The couple then headed north in the bus, where Vincent had lived previously, and bought a tired beachfront home, which they have just finished renovating.<\/p>\n
The main house, which Vincent described as \u201cthe most modern I\u2019ve ever had to do up\u201d, has been transformed into a contemporary coastal retreat.<\/p>\n
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Vincent in his heyday at the Basin Reserve, in Wellington, in 2010. Photo \/ Ross Setford<\/p>\n
The home has a surf theme, with just one wall dedicated to Vincent\u2019s cricketing past. Pride of place on the wall is a framed shirt and a wicket from Vincent\u2019s first international test, the highlight of his cricketing career.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone knows me from my very first game for New Zealand against Australia when I scored 100. And that was just amazing. We almost won the test match as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201c[I was] a little kid walking out to play cricket against the best team in the world at the time. To be out there and do well, I pinch myself sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Vincents hold the Karikari property dear. \u201cWe got married on the property, and had a great beach party and wedding,\u201d Vincent told OneRoof in July last year, adding that they had their first child there, with another due in November.<\/p>\n
The couple aimed to create a functional, fun home. \u201cI chipped away at it,\u201d Vincent said. \u201cThe biggest part was adding the little accommodation, the beachfront with the retro caravan. That was the best project I\u2019ve done in ages, because it was all leftover materials from jobs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re creating a space where people are having the most awesome little two-day getaways, three-day getaways.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Vincent talks to a young fan at Tauranga Hospital at this year\u2019s Black Clash game. Photo \/ Bijou Johnson<\/p>\n
Unsurprisingly, with Vincent\u2019s history, the property also boasts a lawn for cricket. \u201c[Comedian and TV presenter] Jeremy Wells came up and did a little article with Seven Sharp,\u201d he said. \u201cI got the bowling machine out with the balls. It was spitting balls, and he just kept batting. I couldn\u2019t get him off the property.\u201d<\/p>\n
These days, as well as being \u201ca dad, a maintenance person [and] jack of all trades\u201d, Vincent makes appearances as a guest speaker. \u201cI do a bit of guest speaking and educational work [about] corruption in sport. I\u2019m off to Australia to speak to the Victorian Police Sporting Integrity Unit about helping to educate young sports players to be careful not to be groomed into fixing. That\u2019s what I do on the side as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vincent told OneRoof last year they were selling their Karikari home to trade up \u2013 ultimately to Wanaka. \u201cEvery time I look at the house prices in Wanaka, I go, \u2018Babe, no, unless you want to live in a caravan somewhere\u2019. But that\u2019s our goal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re still one or two houses away from getting there, so we might go to Christchurch.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vincent said he never minds moving. \u201cWith my sporting career, you\u2019d follow the summers. You\u2019d have six months in New Zealand, six months in England, Holland, back to New Zealand, South Africa. So, I\u2019ve lived quite a nomadic lifestyle. I love travelling.\u201d<\/p>\n
OneRoof has reached out to the listing agent for comment about the sale.<\/p>\n
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