As well as celebrating a magical connection with the water, this spectacular Gulf Harbour property is an extraordinary triumph of engineering, construction and design. It embraces the world-class marina and boasts its own private 16m berth directly out front.
26 Rue D’Amarres in Gulf Harbour, Rodney, is on the market for sale by negotiation. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom waterfront property has a 2021 RV of $3.125 million.
It was built by the current owners for themselves eight years ago and they collaborated with local architect David Giles to finetune the design. The couple knew they wanted to craft a solid masonry home to not only endure the test of time, but comfortably withstand the coastal elements.
The structure is made up of enormous concrete tilt panels sitting on solid foundations – 37 large steel piles driven 15 metres deep – as well as concrete mid-floors and double glazing for excellent thermal and acoustic protection.
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“The engineering that went into this house to accommodate the concrete tilt panels was just massive, we had a 100-tonne crane on site for two weeks,” says one of the owners. “This home isn’t going anywhere – it’s sitting on bedrock basically.”
Somewhat discreet from the street, the unexpectedly expansive residence unfolds to showcase the dazzling and ever-changing seascape of the marina. Entertaining at the water’s edge makes it feel like you are on the bow of a boat.
The owners have spared no expense on perfecting the luxurious interiors, creating an industrial feel with plenty of texture. Sarked timber ceilings sit on concrete beams in the living spaces, while skylights pull in even more natural light and sun.
Entertaining at the water’s edge in 26 Rue D’Amarres is like being on the bow of a boat. Photo / Supplied
Everything has been done to the next level – the bathrooms are all floor-to ceiling tiled and the kitchen with scullery, electronic cabinetry and Italian porcelain finishes, was installed only two years ago. Two large bedrooms enjoy access to a dual ensuite and central courtyard area. The sumptuous master retreat upstairs has a generous walk-in wardrobe and luxury bathroom, and enjoys stunning views across the marina, all the way back to the Auckland city skyline.
Cleverly, the property also incorporates a very private, one-bedroom self-contained apartment with separate access.
It is finished to the same exemplary standard as the main home and has a spacious kitchen, open dining and living, and provides flexibility to use as a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment when needed.
Each bedroom is complemented by its own ensuite. This is ideal for additional income, as is the marina berth, should you choose to. This Gulf Harbour lifestyle is a unique and undeniably special one.
“We love the flat walk to the waterfront restaurants and bars, and we especially love being amongst the boats,” the owner says.
The home, which sits on bedrock and held together by 37 large steel piles driven 15 metres deep, boasts its own private 16m berth directly out front. Photo / Supplied
Residents can step outside onto the boat and can then be straight out onto the Hauraki Gulf, close to really good fishing grounds, all the islands and even the CBD, where you can hire a mooring for the night.
The Gulf Harbour ferry service is another pleasant way to come and go from the city for work and play and is just a 50-minute journey.
Connectivity is set to increase even further on the peninsula, due to the highly-anticipated Penlink motorway. This will go from State Highway 1 through to Stanmore Bay, which is predicted to cut 15 minutes off the trip to the North Shore and beyond.
This is also bringing on a lot of other exciting development in Gulf Harbour, including a large quality development in the early stages on the other side of the marina. The area already offers a private school, from primary to secondary, which is only a 10-minute walk from home.
Leanne Wallace, from New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, who is marketing the property with colleague Grace Brown, says that it’s the exceptional quality of construction and materials that sets this property far above the rest, and that it has major wow factor.
“It’s just beautiful, there are so many amazing details.”
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