Northcote and neighbouring Hillcrest are attractive residential suburbs on the Auckland’s North Shore, a 5-10 minute drive over the bridge from Auckland City. The area has a mixture of properties including traditional 1950s bungalows, more modern family-sized homes as well as new substantial designer houses, built to capture city and harbour bridge views.
The Barfoot & Thompson office is conveniently located within the Northcote shopping centre. Local residents are spoilt with the convenience of a supermarket, banks, travel agents, a post offi ce, library and speciality food and clothing shops, including the Fox Retail Outlets Centre. There are also historical taverns and excellent cafés and restaurants to suit every taste and occasion.
Northcote and Hillcrest are popular with families. The local pre-schools, primary and secondary schools have excellent reputations and access to some of Auckland’s top private schools is made easy by good public transport links.
Northcote is close to many recreational opportunities. Northcote Point offers a coastal walkway with stunning harbour and city views. The golden sands of Takapuna beach are 10 minutes drive away for sailing, swimming and watersports. Northcote even has its own golf course. Close proximity to the city with easy access means other entertainment opportunities are on the doorstep.