After purchasing this property and engaging with one of New Zealand’s most prominent architectural practices, Fearon Hay, its owners undertook an absolutely thorough renovation with no expense spared to create what is now one of the country’s most exceptional homes.
One of the owners of this extraordinary property says: “It was never about the money; it was about creating a phenomenal, luxurious home which my family intended to live in.”
The newly reinvented 900sqm Fearon Hay-designed residence luxuriates in bird’s-eye harbour views from its 2689sqm waterfront landholding in Herne Bay’s most prestigious street.
This gated estate features myriad sumptuous facilities and lavish, world-class finishes. The owners bought this circa-1910 villa off-market in 2021, paying the top purchase price for an Auckland residence that year.
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It had already been extensively architecturally renovated around 15 years previous but its new owners were inspired by a vision of the grand, unparalleled lifestyle they envisaged creating.
“Our architects, Fearon Hay, and interior designer Amelia Holmes had some superb ideas. And they were working with one of the the most spectacular waterfront sites in Auckland, which is beautifully private, drenched in sun, with one of the widest frontages in Herne Bay.
Listing agent Edward Pack, of Bayleys, says: “This newly transformed Fearon Hay residence is beyond the extraordinary; one of New Zealand’s finest homes.”
The newly reinvented 900sqm residence luxuriates in bird’s-eye harbour views from its 2689sqm waterfront landholding in Herne Bay’s most prestigious street.
“We retained the two side concrete walls and the frontage but gutted much of the rest so almost everything is new. We also extended the layout.
“We even took off each individual roof tile to reinstate back into their original pattern later on. Anybody looking at this sort of international quality property would appreciate how much it would cost to create.
“It has so many wonderful facilities and living spaces that it would be a fantastic place to be if there was ever another lockdown.
“However, during the renovation, we discovered that Queenstown is where we want to live and where our future lies. But if I could magically transplant this property to Queenstown for us I absolutely would.”
The gated estate features a myriad of sumptuous facilities and lavish, world-class finishes.
A sizeable seawards lawn was replaced with an competition-sized tennis court, served by a glamorous, wide tennis pavilion offering a seating area with kitchen and bar, a fully equipped gym and bathroom.
Atop this is the large, completely rejuvenated swimming pool. Its accompanying pool pavilion has a big outdoor fireplace, a teppanaki bar and outdoor seating.
Swiss-made Vitrosca floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, which fully retract to open the rear of the home to the outdoors, are typical of the standard of quality chosen. They’re widely accepted as the highest performing on the world market.
A gloriously wide living expanse of kitchen-dining, main lounge and separate dining area is flooded with natural light, embracing the northerly aspect. Dual state-of-the-art media rooms serve both parents and children and there’s an exquisitely outfitted, climate-controlled wine cellar.
A sizeable seawards lawn was replaced with an competition-sized tennis court.
A wide living expanse of kitchen-dining, main lounge and separate dining area is flooded with natural light.
All five bedrooms have their own walk-in wardrobe and bathroom fully clad in stunning blue-grey travertine. The master suite at the centre of the entry level opens wide, letting the sounds of the ocean waft in.
The luxurious guest house with its own entrance plus linkage to the main layout could suit guests, an au pair or extended family. Additional off-street parking accompanies three-car garaging.
Bayleys agent Edward Pack says: “This newly transformed Fearon Hay residence is beyond the extraordinary; one of New Zealand’s finest homes. This is an opportunity to own Auckland’s most exceptional waterfront property, redefining ultra luxury and designed for both lavish entertaining and private retreat.”
27 Marine Parade in Herne Bay, Auckland, is on the market for sale by a set date closing March 20.
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