Stress-free living in North Shore’s Castor Bay

Escaping the nine-to-five and heading home to your own sanctuary is what dreams are made of.

95A Braemar Road in Castor Bay, North Shore City is one such property. Surrounded by trees and overlooking the stunning North Shore coastline, the expansive home offers stress-free solitude after a busy day at the office.

The home is on the market with a set date of sale closing June 22.

Owner Sheryl loves waking up to the sea view and the sounds of native birds right outside her window.

“I love driving through the trees to get to the front door. The sound of tūī, pīwakawaka, and wax eyes is a lovely way to wake up every morning. I used to feed a number of tūī regularly which was very entertaining – their birdsong is just wonderful,” she says.

95A Braemar Road is large without feeling overbearing, spacious without feeling cavernous, and flexible without feeling disjointed. With six bedrooms including a self-contained unit, the home provides options galore to suit any living situation.

“I have five children and am from a big family, so there’s always someone coming to stay. Having so many bedrooms has meant that the house can be full but everyone can enjoy their own space at the same time,” Sheryl says.

The home has six bedrooms, including a self-contained unit, four bathrooms and garaging for three vehicles. Photo / Supplied

Sheryl says the home’s flexibility makes it very adaptable.

“The previous owners turned the room off the master bedroom into a lounge retreat, so they could relax away from their teenage kids. I don’t need that additional space for myself, which means I have more room for guests,” Sheryl says.

The home has recently enjoyed a total interior renovation, including a brand-new kitchen, carpets, timber flooring, bathrooms … if you can think it, it’s been done. Multiple living spaces open onto sun-drenched decks and a solar-heated pool, making the home ideal for effortless entertaining and family living.

“It’s a lovely place to have a BBQ, sit outside under the umbrella with a glass of wine, watch the kids in the pool, and take in the stunning sea views,” Sheryl says.

Precision Real Estate agent David Greig, who is marketing the property, says 95A Braemar Road is ideal for families or intergenerational households who need lots of space but don’t want to sacrifice location.

Multiple living spaces open onto sun-drenched decks and a solar-heated pool. Photo / Supplied

The home is perfect for entertaining and family living. Photo / Supplied

The self-contained unit is ideal for extended families or teenagers wanting their own space. Photo / Supplied

“Part of the attractiveness of this home is that it sits up high on the hill and enjoys some nice sea views. The self-contained unit is ideal for extended families or teenagers who want their own space, while multiple living zones and three-car garaging mean there’s room for everyone and all their toys,” he says.

“The home is in-zone for some of the best schools on the Shore including Westlake Boys and Girls, public transport is handy, the motorway is a short drive away, and of course the beach is just down the road.”

Sheryl’s fondest memories of the home revolve around people.

“This home has been perfect for entertaining friends and family over the years. Its flexibility and versability has meant we’ve never felt cramped despite the house often being full,” she says.

“I hope the home will continue to provide a warm, welcoming environment for the next owners who call it home.”