Our guide to what’s on the market around the country.
81 Fisher Parade, Sunnyhills, Manukau City, Auckland
It’s hard to know where to start describing all the features in this magnificent mansion, with its extensive water views. It feels like a tropical resort from the moment you step inside the gate and the magic continues with room after room of architect-designed, carefully executed, high quality renovations.
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With six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a flexible split level layout, everyone can enjoy their own space then come together in the gourmet entertainers’ kitchen, the media room or the living space overlooking the pool and landscaped gardens. There’s plenty of parking, and room for the boat. Auction 19 March.
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81 Aro Street, Wellington City
This property is truly unique with its quirky storefront and retro-inspired renovation. And there’s nothing to stop you using the front of the residence as a shop again - you’d still have lots of lovely living space. The interior design is rustic with a hint of mid-century flavour and warm polished floors and exposed brick add yet more character.
With two bedrooms and two bathrooms the 104sq m floor space is well utilised with a cleverly designed galley kitchen. Just a short stroll or bike ride from Wellington’s CBD all the comforts you could ever need are here. For sale by tender closes February 28.
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2 Hatherley Lane, Christchurch
Architecturally designed by Neil Armstrong in the 1980s, this partially renovated home offers more scope yet for modernising yet is perfectly liveable as it is. The well-established garden allows for a pleasant leafy outlook and the views are panoramic. There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms and large living spaces so this is definitely a family home.
One of the bedrooms has an ensuite and its own access and has been rented but could easily work as a teenage pad or granny flat. Close to the beach and primary school in a quiet neighbourhood and the popular Ferrymead cafes and shops are just down the hill. Deadline sale March 7.
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4 Bayfield Road, Herne Bay, Auckland
When the selling agents describe this property as ‘totally unexpected’, they’re really not kidding. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms on a private section with established sub-tropical plantings you’ll feel as if you’re going on holiday every day when you arrive home.
The house is open plan but can be partitioned off to make smaller spaces. It’s very high-tech with LED lighting throughout. With a wine cellar, luxury kitchen and extensive decking it also boasts some fascinating extras such as the open air bath, off the master suite, which truly enhances the resort-like feel of the property. Auction February 24.
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Once a sleepy little hollow, Arrowtown is now bustling and exciting and this little beauty would be a dream holiday house or permanent home. It’s all been freshly renovated and has three double bedrooms and two bathrooms on a newly landscaped section which is going to look great.
There’s an outdoor terrace for summer living and in winter when you get home from skiing the house will be toasty and warm. It goes without saying that you’re in the adventure capital of New Zealand with outdoor adventures around every corner. Take a bungee jump, ride the rapids on a jet boat or simply sit and relax. List price $1,050,000.
