Our guide to the very best of what’s on the market, nationwide.
21/30 Heather Street, Parnell, Auckland
This penthouse apartment was redesigned and configured in 2014 to take better advantage of its sensational city views – especially those from the kitchen, which previously faced a brick wall. The property now offers unrivalled luxury, set over a generous 329sq m, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and fantastic outdoor living spaces. Essentially this is New York loft-style with a unique New Zealand flavour, and no expense has been spared when it comes to quality building materials, fixtures and fittings. The floors are European oak, the new kitchen has an adjacent scullery, and all of this dreamy living is just a short walk from Auckland’s vibrant CBD. Auction March 13.
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23 McKenzie Avenue, Raumati, Kapiti Coast
It’s rare to find a modern home with as much as 390sq m of floor space, but this Kapiti coast charmer fits the bill and is the perfect pad for families of all ages and stages. Plus it has wonderful ocean views. Built in the early 1970s and extensively updated since then, it has good, solid bones and set across two wings offers five large bedrooms and two bathrooms with a contemporary kitchen, enormous airy living spaces an attractive tree-lined section with a private patio, double garage with workshop and carport, all within walking distance of the beach. By negotiation.
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134 Richmond Hill Road, Sumner, Christchurch
The iconic Christchurch seaside suburb of Sumner is like a phoenix –steadily rising back to her previous glory, and the insurance work on this four-bedroom, two-bathroom stunner has all been completed and signed off, which means that you can relax and enjoy luxurious living on a grand scale. The section is huge – as is the house, especially when you include its vast decks. It has wonderful ocean views and extensive use of glass ensures that you won’t miss seeing a single ship on the horizon. Friends and family will enjoy your entertaining areas – inside and out, not to mention the fantastic swimming pool. Auction March 14.
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96 McBride Street, Frankton, Queenstown
Only a few decades ago Queenstown, and Frankton were practically two separate villages, situated well apart from each other on the shores of the same lake, but what a lot has changed! These days Queenstown and her environs are built up across a very wide area and this house, in Frankton is part of that evolving scene. It has been beautifully remastered by an architect, for the new era with a crisp, modern kitchen, luxury bathroom, new glazing, wiring, plumbing and lighting –plus stunning landscaping - and all of this is just moments from the rapidly expanding Frankton retail precinct. By deadline treaty closing March 11.
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18B Colonial Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
It might only cover 90sq m, on a compact, cross-leased site, but this little Santa Fe-style beauty with its stucco walls, packs an impressive punch with three bedrooms, two stylish bathrooms and an ultra-cool kitchen. It’s nestled down a long driveway, well away from traffic noise, and the neighbourhood is bright and vibrant with the iconic Chelsea Heritage Park just a short stroll way. The grounds are private and charming with a great vibe for entertaining, and Highbury Centre is right nearby. Added bonuses include an artist’s studio just inside the gate and an enclosed carport. They really don’t come much better than this! Price by negotiation.
