Dino Curo

Positioned and delightfully Elevated, this classic Franklin Road bungalow, full of charm and character, is ready to be lived in or taken to the next level. Featuring beautiful wooden floors, and stunning Leadlight windows with a peek of panoramic city views toward the Sky Tower. Creating the perfect backdrop for entertaining. Soak up the sun throughout this lovely but, simple three (3) bedroom home, configured to maximise comfort and light. Featuring generous open-plan living, dining and kitchen. Entertain onto the extensive rear deck or the one to the side? The front Stairs lead to the private iron gates and, specially designed iron security doors, ideal for children and pets. One bedroom includes an ample walkthrough wardrobe, whilst the remaining two bedrooms are both generously sized, coming off a hallway with the family bathroom in between. Leave the cars at home, in any of the three off-street carpark spots and then walk to work or to the cafes, restaurants and shops of Ponsonby Road, which are mere metres away. Franklin Road is a very special street and homes here are tightly held. This is an absolute MUST view. Whether youre buying to downsize, a young growing family or Simply wanting to move into the most exclusive road in Auckland? then this is the place for you. Call Dino Curo for a private viewing or attend any of the future open home times.Viewing by appointment - Call me today!

Nothing can prepare you for this property.A magnificent residence built with the finest granite between the years of 1884 and 1887. Yes it took artisans close to three years to construct. Stone masons and carpenters were sourced from England to come and build this exceptional home. Much of the interior woodwork was imported too. At one time the residence of Lord Ranfurly as Governor of NZ this property is like no other, built on rock it has stood as a sentinel overlooking the district for 135 plus years, 5 generations and will stand for many, many more.Downstairs the formal entry leads one into a time a charming atmosphere of yesteryear. The ground floor boasts a magnificent parlour with double french doors and overlooks lawn and gardens, the Library, a massive dining room, Master's study and a central reception area. There are two adjoining kitchens. A stunning stair case leads upstairs to a total of 10 bedrooms...3 of which are larger than many Auckland apartments and have their own ensuites. From some bedrooms there are distant sea views. There is a Nanny suite too ,comprising 2 adjoining double bedrooms, plus more double bedrooms and 2 servant single rooms. there are 3 additional bathroomsSo you have noticed the Chapel? It has it's own chapel, plus a conference hall and not one but two separate 2 bedroom units...there is more, much more .Situated on around 28 1/2 acres much of it comprises lawns, garden and forest areas there are also two very large grass fields for horses and the like. Situated on two titles with 2 road frontages and an easy 8 minute drive into town this is your opportunity to acquire a freehold National Treasure in the beautiful south . It has been the Vendor's own residence for the last 15 years with much of it undertaking painstaking restoration.Here is the link to the story of this property.https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/houses/114602310/historic-castle-claremont-in-mt-horrible-road-needs-a-new-owner