Picture this. The sounds of glee bubbling up out of the lungs of children as they enjoy afternoon swims until the sun dips below the horizon. BBQs that go well into the evening, the chinks of dirty martinis and the cheerses of glasses of pilsner making it feel like summer will never end.
Stunning pinks, oranges, yellows, even purples of sunsets heralding the imminent arrival of yet another flawless day. And an emotional connection to the water, with generations of families taking their kids out in dinghies and kayaks, birthing a life-long love of the sea.
For the owner of 10A First Ave, Stanley Point, Devonport, these are the memories that drew her to buying this property in the first place.
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Floor-to-ceiling sliders, big windows and glass balustrades blur the boundaries between the home and the sea. Photo / Supplied
“This home reminds me so much of the carefree days of my youth,” she says.
“As a teenager my family lived on the western side of the North Shore which meant all-day sun right until sunset. My family was also into yachting and water sports and as I got older, I developed my own love for the sea.
“All of the Shore is lovely, but the wonderful end-of-the-day swims and summer BBQs that you can’t always enjoy when you live on the east are absolutely magic here.”
Just a glance at this home is enough to know it’s something very special. A long, green, private right of way opens up to an expansive courtyard and the sprawling Stanley Point property in all its glory.
You can enjoy summer BBQs on the deck and afternoon swims at this Stanley Point property. Photo / Supplied
Expansive timber decking, glass balustrades, a servery window between the kitchen and the deck (perhaps built with cocktails by the pool in mind), and enormous floor to ceiling cavity sliders everywhere blur the boundaries between the home and the sea.
Just about every window opens to a green and blue view.
The sparkle of the Hauraki Gulf peeps through the foliage of well-established trees and gardens. Neighbours exist but can’t look in which offers unprecedented privacy and helps create the sense of an intimate international-esque escape just across the water from downtown Auckland.
A path from the garden leads to a beach with access to a platform to launch kayaks, dinghies and paddleboards. Photo / Supplied
A whimsical shelly path winds through the garden gate down to a private platform from which dinghies, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards can be launched.
“This property has a real international flavour to it,” the owner says. “To me it feels like I’m somewhere incredible like California or Bali.
“It’s the perfect combination of true international design flair and the kick-back Kiwi lifestyle. It’s the ultimate package.”
Just about every window opens to a green and blue view. Photo / Supplied
Bayleys agent Victoria Bidwell, who is marketing the property with colleague Charles Bidwell, says 10A First Ave is an incredibly unique offering.
“The chance to secure a waterfront headland of this size with water on two boundaries facing north with all-day sun doesn’t come around often,” Bidwell says.
“This extraordinary property offers an easy-care lifestyle for both professional couples and families who want effortless access to the city coupled with the ambience of a holiday home.”
A long, green, private right of way opens up to an expansive courtyard and the sprawling Stanley Point property. Photo / Supplied
The decision to sell comes with mixed emotions.
“I had grand plans for this home, but I’m of an age now that I really want to be close to my grandchildren. That’s really what my life is all about these days – family. As much as I love this home, I’ve realised that if it’s just me in this place, what’s the point?
“I hope the next owners love this home as much as I do, if not more, and fill it with the love, life and laughter that it deserves.”
10A First Ave in Stanley Point, Devonport is for sale by negotiation.
