It’s one of Auckland’s most prestigious and sought after addresses, and homes on Victoria Avenue tend to be tightly held by families who enjoy its proximity to Remuera village and the many top schools nearby.
106 Victoria Avenue is a masonry executive mansion on a giant 1362sqm site and was constructed in the 1970s.
Successive owners have added to the property in keeping with its mid-century style and it is now a very substantial dwelling.
A combined kitchen and sitting room lie at the heart of the home, surrounded by a separate dining room, separate lounge and a huge media room, which was formerly used as a billiards room, which opens into the double internal garage – providing extra space for restless children on rainy days.
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There is one bedroom on the main level and four more upstairs – including the main bedroom, which has an ensuite, while the other bedrooms share the family bathroom.
The current owner says that he and his wife bought the house in 2013 but because they are based in Hong Kong for work, they have never moved in, despite plans to do so.
He says they were attracted to the Kiwi lifestyle and the fact that they were able to buy a freehold home with so much land struck them as a huge contrast to apartment life in Hong Kong.
A combined kitchen and sitting room lie at the heart of the home, surrounded by a separate dining room, lounge and media room.
The Mediterranean-inspired home was constructed in the 1970s and sits on a 1362sqm site.
“We loved the Mediterranean-inspired style of the architecture and the fact that it’s so well-built. As a house it has many advantages with lots of room for improvement. Now that our children have both decided to attend university in England we’ve decided to put our New Zealand dream on hold – for now and reluctantly sell the property.”
Ray Chan, from Barfoot & Thompson, who is marketing 106 Victoria Avenue, says that it is tidy and presents well, while offering substantial potential for improvement.
“It’s as solid as a fortress, with huge living areas and exceptional views to the northern slopes of Remuera while still ensuring the privacy, safety and tranquillity Victoria Avenue provides.”
Ray says the vendors are realistic in their price expectations and a purchaser could add significant value quite easily – bringing the home’s worth up to the same level as neighbouring estates.
“There’s even space behind the swimming pool to add a minor dwelling, subject to council consent, if desired – so that’s a rare bonus,” he says.
The home enjoys a number of decks and balconies for soaking up the sun and dining alfresco in summer.
There are five bedrooms, two bathrooms, multiple living zones and garaging and off-street parking for six vehicles.
The home enjoys a number of decks and balconies for soaking up the sunshine and dining alfresco in summer, plus plenty of off-street car parking in addition to the garage.
New owners will enjoy being within easy walking distance to Remuera’s many cafes, restaurants and boutiques, while Newmarket is also nearby and the scenic walkways at Orakei Basin and Hobson Bay are another attraction.
Meanwhile, Victoria Avenue School is practically on the doorstep, which is an added advantage for young families while St Kentigern’s, Kings and Baradene are also in the neighbourhood and the property is zoned double grammar. Public transport routes are very handy.
“We’re sorry we didn’t get to live there. It has everything we ever imagined,” says the owner.
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