Our guide to what’s on the market, nationwide.
22 Great Barrier Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own, private sub-tropical paradise, then your lucky day is here. This rustic hideaway on 1,894sq m of land near Enclosure Bay has been designed with Balinese-style in mind and features high ceilings, exposed wooden beams and polished concrete floors. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom in the main house and the master suite is separate and self-contained. Huge decks offer loads of space for relaxing in the sun and if you can ever bear to leave this wonderful property, there’s snorkelling, diving and other water sports just a short distance away. Price by negotiation.
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1136 Glenorchy Queenstown Road, Queenstown
Less than ten years old, this modern, architecturally-designed home has all the features you could ever wish for, 11km from Queenstown CBD. Constructed from quality materials such as schist stones and timber, which reference the surrounding back-drop of rugged mountains and bush, it was built to last forever. Four large bedrooms are served by three stylish bathrooms and the view from both levels is sensational. Add to this a one-bedroom self-contained flat – currently fetching a good return with paying guests, but which could be used by extended family. The outdoor living areas are spacious and the garden is well-established. List price $1,985,000.
80 Abberley Crescent, St Albans, Christchurch
If you’re a fan of the traditional villa, with English country-style gardens filled with white roses, then this could be the perfect property for you, just 8 minutes from the CBD and in zone for excellent schools. Carefully and thoughtfully renovated, it combines beautiful period features with modern conveniences and is sunny throughout, with lots of white for extra brightness. As well as a huge modern kitchen, you will enjoy the luxury of a separate formal lounge along with casual living spaces, which include a large deck for al fresco dining and entertaining. There’s loads of room for children to play.
434 State Highway 1, Porirua, Wellington
The proud new owner of this, fully-renovated, one-level 1960s home won’t need to lift a finger because all of the hard work’s been done. Completely modernised throughout, it has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three living areas. At 60779sq m the property will be of special interest to country life-style fans as it’s just 30 or so minutes’ off-peak drive to Wellington CBD – plus, the train station is right nearby. The surroundings are idyllic with native bush and forests and the beach is close by. Properties such as this are rare and tightly- held so this is a great opportunity. Deadline sale.
306/83 Halsey Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland
With the America’s Cup looking set to arrive in 2020, now’s the perfect time to buy a city apartment and this one offers many fabulous features, set beside picturesque Lighter Quay. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, it’s spacious, sophisticated and very modern. The kitchen, dining and living is open-plan and there’s a large, sun-drenched lanai which can be opened up for summer living. This is a very convenient spot for easy, lock-up-and-leave living in a secure complex with heated pool, spa, sauna and gym. The surrounding streets are full of shops, cafes and restaurants. List price $1,400,000.
