Nestled within a peaceful, private and picturesque pocket on Remuera’s prestigious northern slopes, this special property presents the perfect proportions for easy living and superb entertaining.
The spacious, architecturally-designed residence is a Lawrence Sumich original design and has been recently refurbished to an exemplary level, along with the 920sqm grounds that envelop it.
The property was purchased by the owners, who live next door at number 97, around four years ago.
In a unique and enticing opportunity for an astute buyer, it is currently available for sale either on its own or in conjunction with the aforementioned gracious neighbouring estate – a combined parcel of 2654sqm of land in one of New Zealand’s most esteemed neighbourhoods.
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Having lived next door for over 20 years, acquiring this sister property made perfect sense to the owners, who have found it the ideal complement to their primary residence and have affectionately dubbed it ‘The Gatehouse’.
“It’s got beautiful accommodation and it’s a lovely house,” one of them shares.
“We’ve used it so that when our children come back home to visit us – one lives in Melbourne and the other lives in Wellington – they can enjoy their own space. We’ve had lots of people coming to stay over the years and instead of having them inside your house they can stay next door, it’s a lovely place for them to be.”
The spacious, architecturally-designed residence is a Lawrence Sumich original design and has been recently refurbished to an exemplary level.
Extensive timber joinery, gallery-style walls and soaring ceilings enhance the classic, understated elegance and an expansive floorplan provides flexibility for modern living.
The couple are only the second owners.
“The previous family had lived there for many years and raised their children there, so the house was in need of a renovation. We have done extensive work to bring it up to the standard you’d expect of a house in such a beautiful location.”
A secure and discreet gated entrance and long, landscaped driveway provide a real sense of arrival here.
One of the key transformations undertaken was significantly expanding the arrival court out front, which created abundant off-street parking and the ability for cars to turn around with ease. A brand new copper roof was installed by master craftsmen and a well-engineered hardwood deck and Hinuera stone courtyard laid, enhancing the residence’s superb indoor-outdoor flow.
“It’s been a great place for entertaining and we’ve held quite a few work functions there – it fits a good amount of people and absorbs a crowd nicely,” the owner says.
97 Seaview Road, in the foreground, is the main residence with a 25m lap pool and number 97A is used to accommodate visiting family and to host work functions.
They haven’t touched the footprint however, thanks to the beauty and functionality of the original Sumich design and the masterful sense of space and light captured throughout.
Extensive timber joinery, gallery-style walls and soaring ceilings enhance the classic, understated elegance and an expansive floorplan provides essential flexibility for modern living.
On the ground floor, the chef’s kitchen is the social hub of the home and boasts quality appliances and a butler’s kitchen.
It overlooks the open-plan dining and casual living zone, which flows out to the covered deck for all season enjoyment, as well as the larger deck and barbecue area.
A choice of two lounges provide generous separation. One has a gas fireplace and is flooded with northerly light, while the other is a cosy and inviting evening retreat that flows out to the private terrace. Completing this level are a powder room, separate laundry and internal access to the double garage.
The office and all four bedrooms are located upstairs, along with three bathrooms. The primary suite has an ensuite and walk-in robe, as well as a private balcony suspended above the treetops and with views of the harbour and North Head. Excellent storage and central heating further enhance the living environment.
The owners paid serious attention to the gardens, creating a lush and tranquil oasis that enhances privacy.
The agents say: “The Gatehouse offers complete privacy and generous living, enveloping you in an indescribable feeling of serenity and seclusion.”
The couple also paid serious attention to the gardens, creating a lush and tranquil oasis that not only enhances privacy, but creates a serene home for the prolific native birdlife.
Should this property be purchased along with number 97, as well as invaluable accommodation for guests and extended family, it could provide an incredibly convenient work-from-home premises thanks to its generous space and parking for staff and clients. It has its own security system, water supply and three-phase power.
Seaview Road is located in the coveted double grammar zone, as well as in easy proximity to Auckland’s finest private schools.
Listing agents Ryan Dixon, Olivia Field and Alex Smith, from Ray White, say: “From the moment you arrive and enter through the gates of the property, you escape into your own world. The Gatehouse offers complete privacy and generous living, enveloping you in an indescribable feeling of serenity and seclusion.”
- 97A Seaview Road in Remuera, Auckland, goes to auction on September 19
