Coming to the market for the first time since built in the 1960s, this parklike property in a coveted bays neighbourhood has been cherished and lovingly maintained by the same family for some 60 years. Oriented to face all day sun and vistas of Rangitoto Island and the Waitemata Harbour, the unique single level residence at the end of its long driveway surveys a phenomenal 3,217 sqm (approx.) freehold block. A time capsule icon that's been lovingly maintained, there's scope to reimagine the home and gardens while still preserving its intrinsic elements.
The home displays neutrally toned spaces, raked ceilings, and vertical timber panelling, with generous volumes creating easy orientation to maximise the stunning outlook. Living areas represent the ultimate in indoor/outdoor flow with formal lounge and dining area having red brick fireplace with plinth seating and ranch slider exits on two walls. These lead to a cantilevered patio, extensive terraces and rolling lawns, which in turn meander down to the kidney shaped pool amidst the trees. A modernised kitchen combining warm timber with edgy stainless-steel benchtops captures a framed scene of Rangitoto. Alongside, the relaxed breakfast nook similarly flows direct onto the front patio. Four double bedrooms share a separate laundry and two original bathrooms both with clever configuration to separate the toilets. One of the bedrooms is the conduit to a second games lounge with doors to ample forecourt parking, double carport, and a storage shed.
Zoned for St Thomas's School and Selwyn College the property borders Kohimarama Forest bushland and is minutes from bus stop, popular bay beaches and associated beachfront eateries. The impressive property is perfect for character loving family buyers seeking that longed-for trophy lifestyle for peace and privacy.
