Prized, family friendly attributes have seen this substantial property at 9 Wynsfield Garden owned by only two families over the last 38 years.
The current owners knew their predecessors, purchasing this home in a quiet cul-de-sac off St Heliers Bay Road from them off-market 20 years ago.
One of the current owners says: “I think that shows you that if you’ve got a family growing up, it’ll suit them at all stages.”
He and his wife and now-adult son have appreciated the spaciousness of the 364sqm residence on a 1177sqm site. The big, level lawn has seen children play, marquees raised and Christmas cricket games become a tradition.
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“There are so many areas to relax in, so you’re not falling over each other. It’s a private and peaceful sanctuary to come home to; the sort of place that allows you to close the gates and easily switch off.”
They liked the home’s solid construction and good flow. They’ve transformed its palette and décor to the timeless, subtly French atmosphere, accented by shutters, they favour.
“We gave it a facelift after first moving in, refreshing things again recently.”
Built in 1984, its cream exterior is comprised of painted brick, cedar and block, with some surfaces rendered for contrast.
Mother and son have enjoyed cooking competitions against one another in the kitchen.
Extensive landscaping was carried including putting in a pool and terracing the rear of the grounds, where a picturesque fountain burbles.
“Our small cul-de-sac has a nice sense of community. We look out for one another, doing things like taking in neighbours’ bins when they’re away.”
9 Wynsfield Garden in St Heliers, Auckland, is on the market for sale by way of auction on August 16. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property has a 2021 CV of $4.4 million and, according to OneRoof data, last changed hands in 2005 for $1.3m.
The property is two kilometres from St Heliers Beach and buses just up the road provide easy access to the CBD and to several private schools.
Their foyer showcases herringbone laid tiles, continuing into the gourmet kitchen. Mother and son have enjoyed having cooking competitions against one another here. The kitchen is open-plan with the family room and adjoins the living-dining room.
This level flows out to a sheltered pool area surrounded by a wall of heritage bricks, where their son has relaxed with friends and trained for the swim portion of triathlons. The other side of the home opens out to a generous travertine tiled deck. This spot, ideal for long relaxed lunches, overlooks restful grounds with abundant birdlife.
A bathroom, laundry, bedroom and bedroom suite complete the level. Upstairs are the ensuited master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom serving two further bedrooms with generous wardrobing.
The residence has a floor plan of 364sqm on a 1177sqm site, with many places to relax in inside and outside.
The home opens out to a generous travertine tiled deck, which is ideal for long relaxed lunches overlooking restful grounds with abundant birdlife.
Their driveway curves down around the house to its lower-level internal-access double garage, bolstered by open-air parking for another three cars.
There’s also a large media room where they’ve often screened Friday night movies or passionately watch rugby. It looks across the patio and lawn to an up-lit pohutukawa tree which blazes red every Christmas.
Their extensive landscaping included putting in the pool and terracing the rear of the grounds, where a picturesque fountain burbles. They’ve replanted, including topiary, and put in surrounding hedges for added privacy.
When the previous owners attended an open home here recently, they were flooded with memories of idyllic family times at this property. The current owners have those too but feel it’s time to downsize now their son is buying a property.
Listing agent Jonathan Viljoen, of Barfoot & Thompson, says: “This is probably the most substantial luxury mansion currently on the market. Potential buyers expressing interest include many people who’d traditionally buy in Remuera, attracted by this property’s scale and location so close to the bays.”
- 9 Wynsfield Garden in St Heliers, Auckland, goes to auction on August 16
