Just 45 minutes’ drive from Auckland’s CBD, this extensive coastal property on 2123sqm offers an enormous amount of living space in a picturesque setting.
This large, yet personality-packed, north-west-facing executive home with 180-degree views was constructed 20 years ago, and has been meticulously maintained by the original owner. It has an asking price of $4.125 million.
Set over three levels, the ground floor at 18 Fishermans Cove in Army Bay offers a huge games room, plus a workshop and bathroom.
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The home is set on three levels and has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a four-vehicle garage. Photo / Supplied
The main floor has an expansive kitchen, dining and living – both family and formal – and keen entertainers will revel in the kitchen space on offer and the quality appliances plus the luxury of a walk-in pantry (there is even a dumb-waiter to the top level) – and a separate laundry.
A sun-soaked conservatory provides the ideal spot to rest and relax no matter what the season, and the adjacent sheltered courtyard provides private outdoor living.
Also on this floor are two further bedrooms, a well-appointed bathroom and a home office next to the internal access four-vehicle garage, making work from home a breeze. The upper level has a spectacular master suite with walk-through wardrobe and ensuite.
The north-west-facing executive home was built 20 years ago and has been meticulously maintained by the original owner. Photo / Supplied
A second large bedroom, shares its bathroom with what could be either a bedroom or hobby room and all flow easily around a generous living room with elevated views.
Fishermans Cove is a lovely private little enclave with harbour views and while it presents as a true hideaway it actually lies within easy walking distance of bustling Gulf Harbour Village with its cafes and other amenities, while popular Wentworth College is right nearby.
Shakespear Regional Park and a multitude of attractive local beaches, both large and small, are easily accessible and the owners of this iconic property can launch their dinghy from a ramp just below the property for the ultimate in ease and convenience, practically any time.
The main floor at 18 Fishermans Cove has an expansive kitchen, dining and living – both family and formal. Photo / Supplied
Roger Sumich, of Bayleys, Orewa, says that in addition to the stunning home itself come further great advantages.
“Public transport is right on the doorstep, there are two top golf courses in the neighbourhood and several ferry service sailings to Auckland city each day, and the new motorway extension will cut 15 minutes off if you drive to town,” he says.
He notes that there is scope for modernising the home’s interior with new paint colours and carpets but fundamentally it is in top order.
“What the last few years have proved to all Aucklanders is that land size is everything,” Sumich says. “If you have a large home and sea views as well, then it’s the trifecta we all want to have.”
There are two top golf courses in the neighbourhood and several ferry service sailings to Auckland city each day. Photo / Supplied
The elderly owner’s son-in-law says that his father-in-law wanted nothing but the best when he built the mansion for himself and his late wife.
“It’s a very versatile property with unusually wide frontage for the views and plenty of space for off-street parking providing options for lots of potential businesses,” he says.
“It’s so rare to find a property this size and if it was in Remuera or St Heliers, you’d be looking at many, many millions. I think an extended family might buy it because there’s space for everyone and the kids will love hopping in the dinghy and catching snapper.”
18 Fishermans Cove in Army Bay, Rodney has an asking price of $4.125m.
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