Property listing ID: 496427
This solid masonry home sits proudly on 5.5 acres of beautiful flat land, and enjoys breathtaking views of Rangitoto and our wonderful sparkling Waitemata Harbour. If you are tired of city life, this could be your perfect lifestyle choice just 40 minutes from Auckland's CBD. All within a five minute drive from here you can explore the Pohutukawa Coast, which includes Maraetai Beach; a perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing day out in the sun, two world class golf courses, Pine Harbour Marina and Maraetai Beach Boating Club. There is elegance and a timeless quality about this character home, designed by Peter Diprose, that has resulted in a family home that offers the best of modern design detail and creature comforts. This magnificent property owns a grand entry, with a high stud ceiling, which is like 'Empire Palace' with Tuscan/Italian touches. The grand massive lounge features an expansive space for formal dining, casual sitting area and also has a quiet media room. The left hand side boasts a well-sized office with bathroom, (can convert into a guest room). The immaculately designed, large and well-equipped kitchen has granite bench tops with quality appliances. The solid marble staircase sits proudly in the middle of this grand ceiling and expansive 616m² floor area. Upstairs boasts five massive sized bedrooms with 2 ensuite bathrooms and one combined. The spacious hallway and decks also have a well -sized sitting area to enjoy the extensive sea views. This impressive property has under floor heating. Lift facility leads to the upstairs, a laundry chute and garaging for 3-4 cars are just some of the quality extras. There is ample parking for guests and grounds are professionally landscaped. The flat courtyard provides you with more options to install a swimming pool, tennis court or basketball court, or a short game/par 3 golf green for putter practice. No expense has been spared on the finishing of this home and seeing will be believing. Our owners have ensured that this home is built to last and you will appreciate this as soon as you enter. Situated close to Whitford Village and cafes, means you can enjoy the local flavour of this very special part of Auckland.
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Daniel Huang (Meadowlands) , Marylin Van Wagoner (Whitford)