Jo Bowden

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) Timelessly elegant, this classic 1950s family home on a large 927m², elevated flat corner site embraces all-day sun and wraparound harbour views over Tamaki Estuary and Tahuna Torea bird reserve. With its long low lines, deep eaves, huge picture windows and weatherboard cladding, it is a beautiful example of homes built in the era. This was a time when European immigrants flocked to the relaxed seaside lifestyle of the upmarket Beverly Hills of Glendowie. With many great new amenities and schools that have sprung up nearby, life here has never been better. Many original features remain - like the full height windows and the timber kitchen and laundry - which lend a warm sense of nostalgia. Yet under the watchful eye of a meticulous Dutch owner/architect, the home has been expanded for more modern living, better flow and extra bedrooms and bathrooms. Guests step straight into the large lounge/dining area, a fabulous room that flows to a sheltered north-facing deck. A generous original timber kitchen separates it from a light-filled family area which extends onto a kick a soccer ball-sized yard. There are 3 bedrooms, a modern bathroom and guest wc in the original part. To the rear, as well as a huge double internal garage, the master bedroom enjoys outdoor flow and an ensuite. Upstairs, a stunning 5th bedroom or office addition with 3rd bathroom is the best room in the house. It is the tallest, sunniest spot in the area, with sweeping sea views.Close to St Heliers, the property stands proud in a quiet cul de sac at the beach end of West Tamaki Road, perfect for a large family near the Tamaki River walkway, playgrounds, parks and reserves as well as Glen Innes Train Station. It gives proximity to good shopping centres, Sacred Heart College and is zoned for Glendowie and Baradene College and handy to the private school bus. You may also wish to pursue development opportunities. Much treasured and it shows. Make it yours and live the life youve dreamed about.

Nestled on a picturesque freehold site of 380sqm, this home is a spectacular stand- alone residence. The bright and light interior creates an inviting and warm ambience. This home is a testament to modern living, the spacious layout ensures ample room for everyone.The open plan living spaces open to the generous deck, inviting you to relax, share a BBQ with your loved ones, watch the children kick a ball on the lawn and view the sunset. You will enjoy cooking in the designer kitchen, featuring stone benchtops, plenty of storage and a butlers pantry. The master bedroom has the luxury of an ensuite. The bathrooms are both equipped with underfloor heating, giving you a wonderful start to your day. With an additional three double bedrooms (all with built-in wardrobes), this home has a flexible layout and generous spaces to suit your lifestyle: you can work from home, set up a gym space, have guests stay or create another living area upstairs.With a separate study nook, a spacious double garage and an easy-care, landscaped garden, this property is a sanctuary that offers both convenience and tranquillity. The ventilation system, heat pump, double glazing, and insulation secure comfort all year round.The area is excellent: A brief walk to Constellation Park & Ride bus station, quick motorway access and in Albany School zones, ensuring an excellent education for your children. You are close to shopping opportunities, sport facilities, beaches and parks. Our vendors particularly enjoyed having Farro nearby and relaxing at ToastedCafe. Situated off the main road, this home combines beauty, functionality, and an unbeatable location. Contact us now to schedule a viewing and experience modern living in the heart of the Shore. You dont want to miss this one!

Just 3 years old, this sleek contemporary home in a friendly city-fringe neighbourhood was custom-designed by Mercer & Mercer Architects for the current owners. A host of super-smart features make living here exceptionally easy. Not just super-stylish, the high-quality residence is super-functional, packed with loads of clever storage and built-in shelving for display. The rear property of 2, it was built of concrete block and clad in Abodo's premium weatherboard. A product made using FSC® certified New Zealand plantation timber, thermally modified for superior beauty and durability. Elegant, thoughtfully detailed interiors showcase pale timbers and sleek black hardware, for a clean, light, Scandi vibe. All the living is on the lower level and 3 generous bedrooms plus 2 bathrooms are above with a gorgeous, wallpapered powder room for guests at the entry where super high ceilings make the laundry and a versatile office/tv room/4th bedroom more spacious. Polished concrete floors soak up the sun in enormous open living with underfloor heating for cosy winters. Children's toys are kept tidy in a substantial bank of low cabinetry. An entertainer's dream, the kitchen, and island with breakfast bar is topped with hardy, yet beautiful Neolith benchtops. A beautifully-lit concealed cocktail bar has an under-bench wine fridge. Glass sliders open on 2 aspects to a patio, sheltered beneath a glazed canopy, leading out to the low-maintenance tiger turf lawn. Bedrooms with custom built-in desks are cooled by ceiling fans. The master bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. In the main bathroom, water from the bath and shower are contained in a wet area and a skylight closes on a rain sensor. Beautiful timber vanities complement the aesthetic of the rest of the home. With double internal garaging plus plentiful off-street and room for the boat, near the Bay's beaches, the CBD, Orakei kindergarten, Orakei School, Coates Ave shops, and zoned for Baradene and Selwyn College - this is the consummate, stunning, super-efficient family home. Simplify your life in the city.