Saint Heliers - Iconic Retreat with Pool and Views

Description

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior)
Showcasing Waitemata Harbour and city vistas, this meticulously crafted Ron Sang designed residence sitting on over 1,000 sqm, ranges over two levels. The 282 sqm (approx.) north facing home is constructed of high-quality materials - primarily cedar - and presents an astonishing opportunity for discerning families. Strong elements of resort-style seaside luxury blend with year-round functionality with marine rigging encircling the 12m lap pool, dive wall and Hot Spring spa surrounded by gardens, decks and a lawn, perfect for Touch Rugby and backyard cricket. After 12 years the children have left home, and the current owners are ready to downsize.
The spacious foyer with stairwell ascending to entertainment zones where significant panoramas encompass Sky Tower, North Head, Bean Rock and Rangitoto Island. Family room and open plan dining and living areas have high vaulted ceiling and timber floors while a Poggenpohl kitchen also capturing distracting vistas is fitted with all chef's essentials. Multiple exits connect with decking and a distinctive sky bridge outlining the stairwell descending to alfresco domains. Accommodation is well arranged with an office and two bedrooms on the upper floor including master suite with balcony and walk-in wardrobe revealing signature Sang porthole window. Two tiled bathrooms and a powder room toilet are finished in original mosaics and granite with gleaming chrome fittings while remaining ground floor bedrooms and the laundry have exterior flow. A large outdoor gas fireplace fronting courtyard, and the pool abuts changing room with toilet and shower.
Carpeted triple car garaging, carport with ample space for boat or jet ski trailer. Walking distance to Madills Farm Reserve and local beaches this unique property in Kohimarama School & Glendowie College zone is set well back from the road on a discreet right of way enclave in a coveted coastal neighbourhood.