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10 Mamie Street, Remuera, Auckland
This remarkable home cleverly combines cool and contemporary features with traditional touches in a completely reimagined Remuera villa, with extensive decking in a prime location close to Newmarket where the new Westfield 277 shopping mall is expected to open later this year. Tall ceilings and open plan living give a sense of space and comfort. Three bedrooms offer unbridled luxury and the marble bathrooms are spectacular. The kitchen also features marble finishes, with loads of bench space. Add to this fantastic panoramic harbour views, plus a sweet little potager garden and you have the perfect package. Auction April 10.
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450 Paremata Road, Porirua
Filled with fantastic features and enjoying 180 degree views of picturesque Pauatahanui Inlet this comfortable family home was built in the 1880s and has recently been extended and brought right up-to-date for the 21st century with an inspired renovation that marries original character with modern amenities. There are four very elegant bedrooms and the master suite has an ensuite, while the family bathroom is big and bright. The vintage-style kitchen is just dreamy, as you’d expect, and the landscaped grounds are a perfect backdrop for al fresco entertaining on one of many outdoor living spaces - plus there’s triple garaging and a studio. Deadline sale April 12.
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21 Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch
This handsome concrete and cedar executive home is brand new and has been built with modern comfort firmly in mind. Spread across 207sq m on a compact landscaped section with a large sunny deck it offers four bright bedrooms, luxury bathrooms and relaxed open-plan living. The kitchen has a scullery adjacent and a huge central island where family members can be part of the action. The house is energy efficient with a ducted heat pump system and there’s a double internal-access garage. The many shops, cafes and restaurants of Merivale are just a short stroll way and families will be attracted by the neighbourhood’s excellent schools. Price by negotiation.
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34 Flynn Lane, Queenstown
This is a fantastic, brand-new, one-level tongue and groove pine and cedar home designed by Assembly Architects and finished in earthy colours, perfectly in keeping with its surroundings. You’ll be close to historic Arrowtown’s main street with its boutiques and cafes, museum and river access while Millbrook Resort and the golf course are practically on the doorstep. North-facing, the property is an absolute suntrap all-year-round. The interior is smart and sophisticated and the décor references nature with wooden floorboards, and Corian countertops in the stylish kitchen. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the picture. Deadline private treaty closes April 4.