Homes on St Heliers’ prestigious Cliff Road are so tightly held the owners of this one felt like it was a coup to buy it 11 years ago, delighted by its design and rare corner position.
“Its corner position bordering Cliff Road Reserve means it has a dual aspect soaking up all-day sun, with no neighbours on three sides,” the husband says.
“My whole career has been in some sort of design and I believe architect Brent Hulena’s design for this home is magnificent. It’s a 423sqm layout, all of which flows beautifully.
“It was built around 2007 with concrete construction and a timeless contemporary design which will continue to feel very up-to-date in future. We’ve continued to upgrade elements, such as putting in a beautiful new kitchen which isn’t yet a year old.”
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39A Cliff Road in St Heliers, Auckland, is for sale by way of a set sale date closing September 8. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property has a 2021 RV of $6.5 million and, according to OneRoof data, last changed hands in 2011 for $3.33m.
Listing agent Ross Tierney, of Ray White, says: “This exceptional, substantial dwelling combines great architectural design with a superb location in one of St Heliers most esteemed streets. Its very private and scenic position on a corner site means it enjoys two different views and all-day sun.”
The current owners had previously lived in Mission Bay for around 20 years.
The home was built in 2007 and designed by Brent Hulena, and the new kitchen is not a year old. Photo / Supplied
The lock-up-and-leave has a mature subtropical garden, lit by night and showcasing extraordinary specimen plants. Photo / Supplied
“But my wife has always been in love with St Heliers because it’s got everything you need including shops, restaurants, cafes and the beautiful beach, but on a scale which means it has a lovely sense of community,” the husband said.
He used to admire this luxurious lock-up-and-leave property when he passed it while out running. When the couple heard its owners might be considering moving on, they moved determinedly to buy it.
Located some 400 metres along Cliff Road from St Heliers Bay playground, its position fronted by a footpath and the reserve showcases peaceful greenery and unobstructed views from upstairs.
The main living level enjoys partial views of the village and beach, with vistas of water and boats visible from various places around the property.
The fully fenced and gated home on 436sqm of land has two entrances and a heated front swimming pool which the couple’s grandchildren love. There’s pedestrian entry from the footpath in front of it plus pedestrian and vehicular entry off Clarendon Road.
The property is on a corner position bordering Cliff Road Reserve, and is about 400 metres from St Heliers Bay playground. Photo / Supplied
The house is a 423sqm layout on 436sqm of land, and has multiple living areas, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and garaging for three vehicles. Photo / Supplied
You can park a couple of cars in front of its triple internal-access lower level garage, which is accompanied by a laundry, wine cellar and the lift traversing all levels.
The next level is devoted entirely to spacious living. There’s a big living-dining area with powder room alongside and substantial kitchen-living-dining room with dual ovens, large island and built-in coffee machine.
Over-height glass windows and doors look out to their mature subtropical garden, lit by night and showcasing extraordinary specimen plants. The sun-drenched northerly deck they enjoy morning coffee on can be shielded by an electric awning.
Living flows easily out to the peaceful terrace and deck inviting leisurely outdoor entertaining on the other side of the home, outfitted with a gas outdoor fire and heaters.
Upstairs the master bedroom has walk-through wardrobing, a balcony and ensuite. Their luxurious renovation of this included putting in a Victoria & Albert bath. Three more upstairs bedrooms, one ensuited, and a family bathroom complete the layout.
With only two of them living in this substantial home they’re ready for the next step in their property journey and can imagine a family living here.
