“We were initially attracted to the property because of the Hamptons-style design on a 584m2 elevated corner site with water views,” says the owner of this stylish home in the inner-city suburb of Parnell, overlooking Hobson Bay.
She says that she and her family had lived locally for 25 years and when the couple who’d owned 12 Takutai Street for three decades finally put their much-loved property on the market in 2021, she jumped at the opportunity to take it forward and turn it into something truly special – a forever home.
Almost three years later, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom property is back on the market for sale by price by negotiation.
12 Takutai Street in Parnell has a 2021 CV of $4.35 million and, according to OneRoof data, last changed hands at the end of 2021 for $4.2m.
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The house enjoys a wide view frontage, with stunning vistas from every room, and with only two neighbours on the boundary it is extremely private, with lovely well-established, Russell Dawe-designed gardens, which include neatly clipped box hedging and garden lighting.
An extensive interior renovation was undertaken, using carefully chosen materials throughout – including wide oak floorboards, handsome wall panels and timber shutters, all of which contribute to the breezy, almost beachy feel that’s exuded by this sunny home.
The home sits on a 584sqm corner site with three bedrooms, one bathroom and a double garage.
The first floor open-plan living, kitchen and dining area opens to an expansive balcony.
On the first floor, open-plan living, kitchen and dining open to the expansive balcony while the dining space also has access to a deck. Designed for keen entertainers, the kitchen itself is a modern interpretation of the traditional country-style and it’s cool and contemporary with clean, elegant lines and quality appliances.
Also on this floor is a sophisticated powder room (with laundry) as well as a den, which opens to a patio. This means opportunities for outdoor living, relaxing and eating alfresco are myriad, with each area enjoying sun at different times of the day.
Three bedrooms are situated upstairs along with the large family bathroom which is drenched in light via a large skylight. Once again, a breezy vibe prevails, and lovingly selected furnishings enhance the easy-living feeling.
The basement level includes a covered patio space, which is perfect for escaping the intense heat of summer and a large storage room with loads of potential for new uses, perhaps as a gym, wine cellar, rumpus or media room.
The house enjoys a wide view frontage, with stunning vistas from every room.
Bayleys agent Vicky Wallace: “This home has been stunningly renovated to the highest standard by our vendors to be their forever home.”
There’s also a double garage and plenty of off-street parking. Pool fencing is in position and the owner says it would be easy to drop a pool in, with easy access to the corner site.
The owner says that Rosie’s Café and Brighton Road café are at hand for a morning coffee and the property is two minutes’ walk from Parnell Schools as well as being in double grammar zone.
On the market due to a change in circumstances, 12 Takutai Street can be bought largely furnished should a potential buyer be interested in exploring that option.
Agent Vicky Wallace, from Bayleys Remuera, says “This home has been stunningly renovated to the highest standard by our vendors to be their forever home. However, their situation has changed, and the property is now seriously for sale.
“This is unfortunate for our owners but presents a wonderful opportunity for the new purchaser.”
- 12 Takutai Street in Parnell is for sale by price by negotiation
