Takapuna was Martin Irvine’s teenage stomping ground so when the opportunity to return there as an adult came up, he jumped at the chance.
“I wanted to move out of Devonport because of the traffic,” Martin recalls.
“I was going to rent but Harcourts agent Lewis Guy called me and said a really nice bungalow was available in Takapuna. When I realised exactly what bungalow it was, I basically bought it before I walked in the door.”
That “really nice bungalow” is 13 Cameron Street in Takapuna, North Shore, a stately four-bedroom, two-bathroom home located just 150 metres from Takapuna Beach, on one of Takapuna’s quietest streets.
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Built almost 120 years ago, the home has been meticulously maintained over the decades. Inside, it’s warm, cosy and comfortable. The kitchen and dining spaces open onto a partially covered deck, perfect for year-round BBQs, while two bedrooms and a living area upstairs enjoy scenic views over Takapuna Beach and Rangitoto Island.
“It feels like a slice of traditional Devonport in newer Takapuna. She’s a gracious home with lots of personality, whereas many houses in Takapuna now are much newer and don’t have that same sense of character. There’s a wonderful feeling about this home. Everyone who comes here just says ‘wow’ the moment they step through the door.”
Serendipitously, Martin has known about this property since he was a teenager.
Homeowner Martin Irvine says: “It really is the most magnificent outdoor space. My gardener has been looking after people’s gardens for 12 years.”
Built almost 120 years ago, the home has been meticulously maintained over the decades.
“My best friend lived across the street when we were growing up, so I walked past this house many, many times. It’s a full-circle moment knowing that I’ve ended up in this beautiful home that was once a small part of my childhood.”
The intimate living areas are deceptively spacious.
“There’s plenty of space to feel warm and cosy but you can open the whole place up when you want to too. Last year I hosted a sit-down Christmas party for 48 staff, plus I’ve had several large family gatherings here.”
The house is wonderful but the garden has captured Martin’s heart.
“It really is the most magnificent outdoor space. My gardener has been looking after people’s gardens for 12 years and she always says this one’s her favourite,” he says.
Once a Cameron Streeter, always a Cameron Streeter.
“Greg and Jan, who lived in this house when I was a kid, were here for 43 years. Another lady up the road is in her 60s and has been here all her life too. Cameron Street is one of Takapuna’s best-kept secrets.”
The kitchen and dining spaces open onto a partially covered deck, perfect for year-round BBQs.
13 Cameron Street in Takapuna, North Shore, is a 161sqm residence on a 519sqm section that has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
13 Cameron Street in Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland, is on the market for sale by way of expression of interest closing August 14. According to OneRoof data, it last changed hands in 2021 for $3.275 million and has a current CV of $3.495m.
Harcourts agent Lewis Guy is proud to be taking this property to market again.
“This remarkable property has stood the test of time. Now it’s time for a new family to join the tightly-held Cameron Street community,” he says.
“Arguably Auckland’s best beach is a short stroll down the road plus it’s just a few minutes into the city, making it the perfect work/life midpoint. This sort of property doesn’t come to market often.”
Now, Martin feels a responsibility to hand the guardianship of this home over to someone with more time.
“I don’t like leaving her empty but I travel a lot so I can’t be here as much as I’d like to. It’s a special property that deserves love and attention and people just being in it. It’s a blow to leave, but I hope the next owners will love this property like it deserves to be.”
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