Jacqui Vaughan-Kells

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 1:30PM (unless sold prior) Tucked away at the very end of Allen Road — a quiet, elevated no-exit street — this charming 1920’s character home is all about location, lifestyle, and long-term value. Just 200 meters to either Grey Lynn Park or the buzzing West Lynn Village, your weekends practically plan themselves. Think brunches at Honey Bones, cocktails at Gypsy Tea Room, dinner at Lilian, and a stroll through the Sunday farmers market — all just minutes from your front door.Inside, you’re welcomed by a separate formal living room and an open-plan kitchen and dining zone — the perfect layout for modern living and entertaining. With four generously sized bedrooms and two bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for the whole family.Step out back to an elevated deck ideal for alfresco entertaining, overlooking a private, sun-drenched garden with potential to add a pool. With internal access to a double garage plus additional off-street parking, you’ve got room for the toys too.Recent upgrades include a full exterior repaint, brand-new roof, new fencing, and fresh landscaping. With scope to add value, don’t miss this rare opportunity — homes in this tightly held pocket of Grey Lynn are few and far between. Be quick to view.

The three golden words of real estate—now yours to claim in the very heart of Grey Lynn.Unleash your creativity and seize this rare opportunity to dream, design, and build. With 33m² of commercial zoning, the possibilities are endless. Whether you envision a boutique shop, office space, or a multi-level mixed-use development, this site is ready to transform.The previous owners imagined a three-level masterpiece—a blend of work and living, crowned with a spectacular rooftop terrace. Now, it’s your turn to bring a vision to life.While Auckland Council recognizes the property’s historical significance, the process may take time, as the saying goes—all good things are worth the wait.Don't miss out on this rare slice of Grey Lynn—act now and make it yours!

Welcome home to Summerfield Villas, just metres from the vibrant West Lynn shopping and entertainment precinct - this is the hottest location for you to cool off over Summer. The clever floor plan will impress with its light and bright breathtaking atrium entrance, freshly renovated kitchen dining living flowing to a north facing deck to enjoy both privacy and sunsets and a view to the Sky Tower. Completely refurbished, this 2 bedroom plus elevated and spacious study/work from home solution offers you an epic lifestyle in the sought after suburb of GreyLynn. Complete the package with multiple storage spaces and double tandem covered car parking with internal access, fully gated for added peace of mind, you really can have it all. Cancel your gym membership and simply enjoy your mornings in the well equipped gymnasium and afternoons in the resort style tropical heated pool then take a short stroll to your new locals - The Gypsy Tea Room, Lilian or Honey Bones to name a few. Weekly shopping at Farro or Woolworths and community events such as the Grey Lynn Farmers market make for easy living, and all within walking distance.Zoned for Westmere Primary school, Ponsonby Intermediate, Western Springs College and MAGS, this light bright premium townhouse is deserving of your immediate viewing.

This beautifully presented north facing 1920s bungalow blends timeless character with contemporary comfort, offering the perfect balance of separation and accommodation for the entire family.Step beyond the charming character facade and discover its gorgeous period features such as high ornate ceilings, beautiful polished wooden floors and double sided brick fireplace. The ducted heat pump system ensures comfortable living all year round.With two living areas, the formal lounge at the front, the family room at the rear and separate dining, this home boasts effortless entertaining your friends and family will love. The kitchen merges with the sunny light filled family room that spills out to the elevated north-facing deck. Fully fenced, the rear garden is destined for fun games on the lawn with room for roaming pets.Accommodation comprises four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master, a perfect retreat, complete with an ensuite and generous wardrobing, opens out to the lush garden and deck. Off street parking completes this charmer.In such a prime location you are spoilt for choice of local cafes and dining such as Cazador, Grays plus the vibrant eateries of Dominion and Sandringham Roads. Located just minutes from Westfield St Lukes and Newmarket for all your shopping needs. Convenient public transport nearby. You will be in-zone for top-tier school zones, Edendale, Balmoral Intermediate & MAGS, securing your family’s future.Act fast to view this serious box ticker! See you at the open home or call our team today to arrange a private viewing.

Rare as hens teeth! With its proximity to the university and hospital, and positioned just metres from the vibrant energy of Karangahape and Ponsonby Roads, this solid three bedroom apartment offers the perfect balance of urban energy and satisfies the three key words when buying real estate, location, location, location. An exceptional floor plan and open plan living adjoining a generous sun soaked deck to the east with a view of Sky Tower, you will enjoy elevation and connection to all that city fringe life has to offer. Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, spacious bathroom and serviced by a modern open plan kitchen living dining. Meagre minutes walk to award-winning eateries such as Apero, Coco’s Cantina and Gemmayze in St Kevin's Arcade. Surrounded by boutiques, art galleries, and health retreats, your shopping and wellness needs are effortlessly catered to. Enjoy the convenience of world-class dining, cultural hotspots, and city-fringe accessibility, all within walking distance.Situated in a boutique building of only 32 apartments, this home also features a secure car park and additional storage. You will soon see why these don't come along often, a three bedroom option is outstanding value as you can enjoy work from home or space for an additional roommate potential.Rental and/or Airbnb for the investors, inner city bolt hole for the savvy buyer - either way, don't delay. Be quick. See you at the open homes or call to arrange a private viewing.

Discover the ultimate Westmere opportunity. With its commanding corner position and positioned at the heart of one of Westmere’s most desirable avenues close to multiple vibrant cafes, Westmere Butcher, local parks and waterfront walkways, this exceptional property presents an unparalleled opportunity to secure a prime slice of blue-chip real estate.The property presents remarkable flexibility, offering two self-contained dwellings, a multi-generational retreat, home and income or an astute investment.One side reveals a beautifully modernised split-level haven, where the home’s original leadlight windows and rich restored floors meet sleek, polished concrete and thoughtfully designed living spaces. The open plan layout flows effortlessly to a private, north-facing garden and elevated deck, framed by mature palms and capturing glimpses of the water - an urban sanctuary of serenity. A striking kitchen anchors the main living area, while a second living room, double bedroom and bathroom provide ease of living. Above, the sun-drenched primary suite is a true retreat, featuring sought after storage, ensuite and private balcony that showcases uninterrupted harbour views. Two off-street car parks complete this residence.The second home, occupying a single level, is completely self-contained. Two generous double bedrooms and a bathroom accompany an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, while a private courtyard at the front, your very own suntrap for weekend brunches, is perfect for relaxing or entertaining.This is a property that easily adapts to its owner’s vision, families in search of the elusive floorplan offering separation, professionals seeking a home-and-business setup or the opportunity to explore the significant rental or airbnb potential.

THIRTY 8 FINCH, nestled on the north facing edge of Western Springs, a sloped site that gives rise to a set of three dwellings with a design and engineering solution that delivers two three-storey unit and one two-storey. The homes offer generous outdoor living and entertaining areas designed to make full use of their outlook with North facing decks that provide privacy and intimate outdoor spaces that deliver the quintessential connection between inside and out. Within each unit clever interior planning is amplified by simple and elegant layouts that provide flexible open plan living, kitchen and dining areas all arranged to allow natural light deep into the plan creating warm and light interiors while delivering elevated north and western views across Western Springs. A series of screening elements on the exterior punctuates the design of the units while adding privacy and allowing veiled and dappled light to permeate the interior spaces.David Ponting:"The three homes bring a geometric international character to the Finch Street frontage, expressed as 'rational contemporary cubes' cascading down the site.These strong sculpted forms offer flow, function and elevation to the living spaces, embracing the big north & western outlook and future-proofing the owners from ongoing development as Auckland adapts.The interiors offer an elegant, mid-century expression of urban lifestyle, designed to provide relaxed, refined comfort on the edge of our busy city".https://www.finchstreet.nz/

TEN TWENTY ONE is a beautiful boutique development designed by a team dedicated to their craft - Ponting Fitzgerald Architects - to deliver eight benchmark houses offering a cutting edge, architectural sanctuary. Designed to offer the ultimate in low-maintenance designer living in an exclusive pocket of Ponsonby in a highly valued greenspace.Due to the rare urban contrast of a community garden within the park on the boundary, the northern aspect demands connection to the open reserve amenity. In contrast, the southern boundary addresses street exposure with a robust artistry, embracing the architectural opportunity that more sold forms can offer.These textural brick facades respond to the residential character of Hukanui Crescent, providing a sculpted presence that softens the scale of each angled panel. Bagged plaster boundary walls merge into the building fabric of three units to further break up the purposeful uniformity along the road frontage. This disrupted rhythm energises and differentiates each home. A unique composition of familiar elements referencing the crafted detail of nearby mid century homes scattered throughout Ponsonby.Each house has been modelled to achieve a generous north-west outlook from upper living areas. The planning of each house offers 3 generous bedrooms and a ground level utility space (4th bedroom, 2nd living or home office), providing a flexible range of home-occupancy solutions in this ever-changing world.