Arguably one of Auckland’s finest homes, this esteemed Fearon Hay-designed ‘Parnell House’ has come to market for the first time in 10 years.
Located at 8 Corunna Avenue in Parnell, Auckland City, this superb residence offers the kind of timeless design that is rarely achieved. A textural blend of concrete, timber floors, zinc, marble and glass gives the home a chic, yet relaxed feel.
The large gourmet kitchen centres the home, complemented by multiple living and entertaining spaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors spill open to a wraparound deck and alfresco dining spaces with louvre technology, while the 23-metre lap pool anchors the landscaping.
Designed by internationally renowned architects Fearon Hay in 2004, the home is constructed from in-situ timber form concrete and clad in zinc.
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UP Real Estate agent Peter Cleave is marketing 8 Corunna Avenue and says, “The property has a special feeling about it as soon as you step inside the impressive front door. The design has stood the test of time and details like the floating wood floors and exposed concrete were so ahead of their time, and still look amazing.
“To build this home today would be very expensive; consequently it represents incredible value. Fearon Hay was so far ahead of the times when they designed this home and the original owners who built the house didn’t spare any expense.
“The concrete and zinc exterior, new roof and landscaped grounds have created a low-maintenance property”.
The large gourmet kitchen centres the home, complemented by multiple living and entertaining spaces.
Designed by internationally renowned architects Fearon Hay in 2004, the home is constructed from in-situ timber form concrete and clad in zinc.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property has an asking price of $8.95 million. Parnell House has a 2021 CV of $10.2m and, according to OneRoof data, last changed hands in 2014 for $5.6m.
With a section size of 933sqm and the home itself measuring about 434sqm, it’s hard to find a modern home of this calibre on this much land in Parnell.
“It’s a home that provides fantastic living and entertaining, but also plenty of space for family and friends. The house can expand and contract depending on the occasion. Even though the spaces are large, they are still intimate whether you are just a couple or hosting a large party.”
Hidden away on a quiet, leafy cul-de-sac, the location enhances the exclusivity of this property.
“The home enjoys a lovely northwest aspect with lovely views back to the city and cameos to the harbour through mature pohutukawa trees. You can easily walk to Parnell shops and restaurants, whereas if you were down the end of St Stephens Avenue it would either be a long walk up to the shops or you’d hop in your car. You really can’t beat this location.”
Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors spill open to a wraparound deck and alfresco dining spaces with louvre technology.
UP agent Peter Cleave sold the house to the current owners 10 years ago and is now representing the vendors.
Over the last 10 years – since Peter sold it to them, in fact – the current owners have loved their time at Parnell House.
“The family has grown up and they now spend a lot of time overseas, so they don’t have as much time to spend in this beautiful home,” Peter says.
“The next owners could go into this house and live in it perfectly because it’s such a beautiful home, but they could also invest further and take it to a whole other level, and create an exceptional, irreplaceable home at the fraction of the cost to replicate it.
“I’m excited to introduce the next owners to this amazing home.”
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