The panoramic view from this character-filled circa-1896 mansion at 176 Remuera Road in Remuera, Auckland, still wows its owner Robyn after 25 years living here.
“I never take my view for granted,” says Robyn, as she looks at her sweeping northern slopes outlook, which stretches around across suburbs and the harbour, admiring Rangitoto, Waiheke, the Coromandel and Great Barrier.
She bought this three-storey heritage with her former husband when their children were teenagers.
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The view from 176 Remuera Road in Remuera looks out to Rangitoto, Waiheke, the Coromandel and Great Barrier. Photo / Supplied
“It just spoke to me, with its wonderful villa-like character, its big wrap around porches and its incredible view,” Robyn says.
The double-Grammar zoned residence already had a competition-sized tennis court but its interior was ripe for improvement, even incorporating some original scrim.
“But I could see it had good bones, large grounds and wonderful north-facing orientation for the sun.
The property has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a double garage and lots of off-street parking. Photo / Supplied
“And the location is just brilliant as you can walk to Remuera Village or Newmarket and it’s close to the CBD, with convenient motorway access.”
It sits privately behind a ficus-covered front fence, above which you can see an ornamental cast plaster shell on the upper of its front stucco face.
Entry and exit auto-gates control access to its horseshoe driveway which feeds the double garage and off-street parking.
The residence, in the coveted double-Grammar zone, has been in the same family for the past 25 years. Photo / Supplied
A drive-through portico entrance shelters visitors alighting from their cars.
The grand entry foyer is on the home’s mid-level, setting the scene for a 577sqm interior in which Robyn has exercised her love of art, colour and decoration.
“And do you notice how quiet it is here?”
Auto-gates control access to a horseshoe driveway and a grand entry foyer on the home’s mid-level. Photo / Supplied
Living areas abound in this home, which has vented heating.
Facing north along the front veranda are a lounge, a formal dining room with a ceiling dome and one of the home’s many character fireplaces and the kitchen.
The kitchen has heritage ambiance with its kauri floor, large AGA, stone benches and timber cabinetry, which incorporates newer elements Robyn had a builder age.
“I had him throw darts and chains at it.”
The swimming pool displays a Sistine Chapel scene on its floor is in a conservatory-type setting. Photo / Supplied
There is also a big formal lounge and Robyn’s beloved library on this level, plus a laundry and powder room.
Downstairs’ big games room with kitchen and wine cellar admires the generous patios and swimming pool. The pool displaying a Sistine Chapel scene on its floor is in a conservatory-type setting which opens up.
A guest bedroom and bathroom complete downstairs.
The homeowner has exercised her love of art, colour and decoration throughout the home. Photo / Supplied
Upstairs’ large master suite exalts the view, proffering a window-side clawfoot bath in its ensuite, plus walk-in-wardrobing. It opens to the upper veranda as does a neighbouring ensuited bedroom.
A family bathroom serves two other bedrooms on this level. Robyn has used a bedroom which opens to a front balcony and views of Mt Hobson as her painting studio.
A whimsical farm-yard themed bedroom has been adored by her grandchildren for its murals, mock farm building with bunks and play-space.
The 577sqm home sits on a 1774sqm section which hosts a formal garden, tennis court and paved terraces. Photo / Supplied
As well as the tennis court, pool and beautifully paved terraces the 1774sqm grounds incorporate a formal garden with fountain the home admires from above.
Robyn feels single-level living will suit her as she gets older.
Ray White agent Steen Nielsen, who is marketing the property, says, “176 Remuera Road is a true trophy property, with grand heritage appeal, one of the most panoramic views you’ll find anywhere in Auckland plus a competition-sized tennis court.”
176 Remuera Road in Remuera, Auckland will be sold via a set date of sale.
