Here in New Zealand, we all dream of living beside the sea that surrounds our beautiful islands and this unique opportunity in the popular suburb of Bucklands Beach is proving tremendously popular with potential buyers.
The current owner says that the property at 78 Clovelly Road has evolved over the years in a series of rebuilds, having started life as a small cottage in the 1920s.
Nowadays it’s a sparkling contemporary home and offers three generous bedrooms, family bathroom and a home office, plus a very appealing master suite with its own bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, a library corner and private balcony.
The open-plan living space has been thoughtfully designed to maximise access to the views and the kitchen is a keen cook’s idea of paradise, with lots of space, high-spec appliances, and the added luxury of a scullery to keep food preparation out of sight when entertaining.
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The owner says that during 10 years in residence here, he and his wife have completely repainted the property inside and out and added a sensational deck, with engineered retaining to ensure that it is utterly solid and secured safely to the clifftop.
“As you can imagine, we have lots of family and friends who love to come and admire the views, so the deck gets a lot of traffic – especially during summer.” Amongst its other attributes, the property has internal garaging and masses of places for storage.
“It’s also worth mentioning that this is a very friendly neighbourhood and everybody greets each other when you’re out walking,” the owner says.
He and his wife have several favourite local cafes that they enjoy, and Half Moon Bay and Howick are both flourishing with excellent shops and eateries.
“The ferry from Half Moon Bay to Auckland’s CBD takes about 45 minutes and it’s nice to have a quiet cold ale on the journey home!”
Michel Ellse, from Ray White Pakuranga, says that demand for waterside homes of this calibre is very strong.
“This one is especially appealing, and as soon as potential buyers step through the door they are captivated.”
He adds that it’s also nice that the home has a sense of history.
“There’s a map of the area which shows the original little cottage sitting here on its own, but a lot has happened since then!”
As well as being located on the peninsula for a laid-back lifestyle, the property is also zoned for top schools including Bucklands Beach Primary, and Intermediate, along with Macleans College.
“Our children have left home and got married, and my wife and I have been rattling around a bit here so it’s time for a change,” the owner says.
“We’re very proud of what we’re leaving behind – it’s a rock solid, high-quality home.”
78 Clovelly Road in Bucklands Beach will be sold at auction on July 5.
