Property listing ID: 918973
Remuera is buzzing. This landmark 1305 sqm estate in one of the area’s top 2 most prestigious streets is for sale. Hopeful buyers have knocked at the door for years. Yet, it has remained in one family ownership for 53 years. At last, your chance to claim one of Remuera’s prized original mansions is here. Boasting a rare, exceptionally wide street frontage and a spectacular harbour panorama over Hobson Bay to Rangitoto Island, this huge property nestled among Remuera’s most distinguished estates at the top of Seaview Road is the best of the best. Built in 1919 by a sea captain who preserved the view corridor in an L-shaped configuration, the double brick home is a showcase of original Arts & Crafts design. Expansive family and formal living rooms and the enormous lower-level billiard room feature classic high ceilings, native timber floors, panelled walls, picture rails and leadlights. Sun streams inside across a deep balcony. Upstairs, the tongue & grooved-lined captain’s lounge is a highlight, rich with leather banquette seating and secret nooks. In double Grammar zone, close to Newmarket shops and the train, Kings School, Diocesan, St Cuthberts and ACG. The grand land holding is surrounded by Auckland’s finest homes. This is off-the-scale dress circle prestige. Combining heritage grandeur with future flexibility. The land size may allow buyers to consider additional options, subject to council approval. Bring your designer. Start making plans for a fantastic future.
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Verena Ryan (Remuera) , Paul Neshausen (St Heliers)