Leila MacDonald

Introducing a hidden gem in a sought-after neighbourhood!This generously proportioned, solid brick, low maintenance unit is a true sun-soaked haven.Offering 2-bedroom plus nursery/study, 3/33 Tawhiri Road is a blend of character and modern convenience, offering a peaceful retreat in a thriving location.Solid brick construction and polished native timber floorsSpacious 83m2 approx. floor areaBright, light-filled living area that seamlessly connects to a fenced outdoor gardenConveniently located just a short stroll away from Cornwall Park, local cafes, and shopsEasy access to supermarkets, motorways, public transport, and schoolsOffers a lock-up garage We invite all discerning purchasers to enquire now and make this exceptional property yours!With quick possession available if required, now is the time to seize this opportunity.

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) This duplex home bridges the gap between the premier lifestyle and accessibility, offering an exclusive gateway into the heart of Remuera.Nestled up a private laneway on the heights of Clonbern, no more than 200 meters from Remuera Village, 20D affords all the advantages of the double-grammar lifestyle within a substantial weatherboard and brick haven. A moment’s stroll is all it takes to be surrounded by cafes, upmarket boutiques, bistros, and convenient amenities.Taking advantage of the north-facing aspect, the two-level living arrangement is cleverly planned out, allowing homeowners to explore a range of living scenarios. With one bathroom and two bedrooms paired with charming outdoor living downstairs and a master bedroom featuring a semi-ensuite upstairs, it proves a flexible fit for families with teens, landlords, investors, or professional couples wanting to work from home.The open concept living and dining extend onto an elevated balcony alongside the original styled kitchen, this area creates an easy atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining. The property also includes a double garage with internal access, heat pump, and off-street parking. The choice to increase modern appeal and future value is yours to make when you own it.Zoned for Remuera Intermediate, Remuera School, Epsom Girls Grammar School and Auckland Grammar School, the education opportunities are peerless. On the market and available for quick possession, we invite all discerning purchasers to enquire quickly.

This Oakridge apartment will deliver well above expectations for those planning a lifestyle transition or seeking a quiet lock-n-leave position within Newmarket’s energetic centre.This 180m² (more or less) apartment commands a corner position on level one, offering a garden-retreat feel with elevated privacy. Though quietly suspended over the gardens and Middleton Road, it is deceivingly close to Broadway and Nuffield’s fashion houses, the luxury Westfield Mall, cuisines, bars, and entertainment. All this, and access to Newmarket Train Station, is via a brief park stroll–it’s a pedestrian’s paradise.Oakridge residents–who are like-minded and hold tightly to their homes–enjoy privileges to Broadway Park’s facilities. These active health spaces include a gymnasium, a lap pool, an indoor swimming and spa pool, a sauna, and two tennis courts.Purposefully designed, the interior plan makes no compromise on space or modern comfort. Open-plan living is generous with a light-flooding bay window, a modern kitchen, and extends onto the north-facing balcony framed by the tree canopy. Three bedrooms are afforded privacy on the western wing of this floorplan, including a master suite featuring a walk-in closet, a premium ensuite, and a Juliette balcony. The family or guest bathroom and laundry room complement this zone perfectly.Underground tandem car parking, ample storage within the building, and a storeroom unit right beside the car park, are of the utmost convenience to this lifestyle.After 9 years, our vendors are leaving the city for the coast. It’s a rare opportunity not to miss within the Double Grammar Zone. Contact Leila and David now to make serious interest known.

If quiet luxury living is your next chosen chapter, this exclusive north facing garden apartment within Mission Bay's Horizon apartment complex is the urban oasis for you.Designed in collaboration with world-class architects Buchan Group and Ganellen Property Group, this bespoke, ground-floor apartment will intrigue discerning homebuyers who seek to downsize without compromising comfort or those who desire an upmarket lock-n-leave property and a quality investment.This home accommodates with two bedrooms, including a master with a porcelain-tiled ensuite, an office, a study enclave, and a luxurious main bathroom. The interiors are a timeless statement, blending elegance with understated luxury. From smoked oak finishes to a neutral complexion, clever storage, and high-end materials, it's as refined as they come, with each mod-con operating at the touch of a button.The kitchen is a culinary station that adds visual appeal to the open-plan living but also provides state-of-the-art qualities such as engineered stone and integrated European appliances. The garden courtyard is a natural extension of the living zone and the master suite. Beautifully planted and sundrenched, the owners have taken pride in turning this into a peaceful oasis for relaxing and entertaining.An underground tandem carpark that includes a storage unit adds considerable appeal.Positioned on Mission Bay's ridgeline, the Eastridge Shopping Centre with local cafes is a brief stroll down the road, while the scenic walks of Orakei Basin, the eastern beaches and the city are within close reach.Exceeding expectations, contact Leila and David for viewing times and further information.

Homes of this timeless distinction rarely surface for sale. The magnificence of this 1,184m2 more or less, property is a testament to the owner’s love and devotion to their family home for the past 30 years. With Little Rangitoto Reserve below, this home faces due north on the highest crest of Ventnor, beholding Auckland's vast sea and landscape views. As one of the original houses of Ventnor Road, its gracious character dates to the early 1920s. Since then, the spaces have been sympathetically altered and updated to take advantage of the aspect and suit modern family living. Rewired, replumbed, relined, insulated and reroofed in the 1995 restoration, the home has been beautifully preserved, including many of the period details, such as the timber floors, coffered ceilings, and finer embellishments. A humbling sense of awe awaits behind the front entrance. The internal footprint is astoundingly large, providing inter-connected formal and casual rooms and a modern kitchen, all ideal for hosting big or small occasions. The family living room and dining invite you to experience dazzling views from an alfresco aspect. From the extensive entertainer's deck, you'll look out above rooftops to Rangitoto Island, the harbour waters, Devonport's Mt Victoria and North Head, and the city skyline. To the East is Mt Wellington and the Coromandel Ranges. Accommodating the family are four bathrooms and four bedrooms, including the loft with an ensuite and the master suite featuring an ensuite. The loft is privately set above the oversized double garage/workshop and shares in those stunning vistas, offering the perfect teenager or guest retreat. Comfort is promised with underfloor gas heating and the Jet Master woodfire. There is a second fireplace in the upstairs library. A further double garage adds the ability to store a boat. Established gardens crown this home in tranquil privacy and are inspiring to explore. The lifestyle is quintessentially perfect, situated near the Upland Village cafes and boutique stores and Orakei Basin, with easy access to Remuera Village, the CBD and excellent private and public education. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity. Call Leila and David today.

Introducing Glenholm, a majestic period residence steeped in history and nestled atop Remuera's northern slopes, offering panoramic views of the tranquil inner harbour and Hauraki Gulf islands. Dating back to 1868, this distinguished property seamlessly merges timeless elegance with contemporary living, ideal for discerning buyers seeking sophistication and comfort.Positioned in the heart of coveted Remuera village, adjacent to King's School and within the prestigious double grammar zone, Glenholm epitomizes effortless style and convenience, making it an ideal retreat for families.Boasting four spacious double bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms, along with a generously sized family bathroom, Glenholm provides ample accommodation for family and guests alike. Additionally, a fifth bedroom serves as a self-contained studio flat, adding versatility to the living space.At the heart of the home lies a substantial kitchen and breakfast room, centred around a double Aga range cooker, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Flowing seamlessly from this hub is a sun-drenched conservatory, offering a serene space for relaxation and entertainment, with folding doors leading out to the expansive deck.The ground floor also features an elegant dining room, opening onto the wrap-around covered veranda, and a formal lounge boasting picturesque garden views. Completing the ensemble is a generously proportioned study, providing a quiet retreat for work or contemplation.Nestled within private, sun-drenched gardens, the outdoor spaces at Glenholm offer various deck and terrace areas, bordered by lush foliage and mature trees, culminating in a sparkling swimming pool. Adjacent to the double garage, a separate study room and workshop provide additional space for hobbies or a teenage hideaway.Experience the timeless elegance of Glenholm - inquire now to secure your place in this exclusive enclave.

A home of splendour and rich history, 2 St Vincent serves as an extraordinary private residence, only meters from Remuera Village. Formerly known as Oaklands, then later Cotter House, this premier oasis rests on the heights of St Vincent Avenue and is positioned down a driveway behind secure gates.Originally constructed around 1862, the inspiring Victorian architecture sums up the beauty of a former age and time, while the luxuriously refurbished transformation resonates with the refined lifestyle. An approx 565m2 floor area accommodates casual living, two formal living rooms, options for working from home and a self-contained suite featuring private access.An engineering marvel, the barrel-vaulted ballroom overlooks the pool area and creates an overwhelming sense of awe when hosting family or guests. Private parties, weddings, and Remuera Heritage Society events have graced these walls on numerous occasions and have done so with the assistance of a custom-designed gourmet kitchen and full-scale scullery.Between the billiard room, complete with a decadent bar, and the pool and spa area, this is an entertainer's paradise. The 1399 m2 section is a low-maintenance sub-tropical oasis, a perfect complement to the profile of the home and high lifestyle.Every bathroom and ensuite is tastefully finished while each bedroom is a sanctuary. Some capture elevated views, while the master suite reveals a ravishing walk-in closet, powder room and full ensuite.Central heating and ambient gas fireplaces ensure comfort, integrated security sew peace of mind, and double garaging with a powder room for swimmers is a practical addition.This pinnacle location is adjacent to Remuera's humming cafes, lively bistros, galleries, and boutique shopping. Zoned for Auckland Grammar School and Epsom Girls Grammar School and within walking distance to Remuera School and Remuera Intermediate, only a minority can boast such a privileged position.The vendors have meticulously maintained this grand jewel but are now sizing down. Official heritage records share an intimate look into the property's colourful history. For further information and to make interest known, please phone Leila and David MacDonald.

It's becoming increasingly challenging to acquire large plots of advantageous Auckland land, let alone two neighbouring properties zoned for Terrace Housing and Apartments.The combined sale of 1-5/10 Church Crescent and 3 Sunset View Road offers the ultimate development and investment opportunity. Church Crescent was last purchased in 1965 as bare land by our owners, who subsequently acquired the neighbouring Sunset View property in 2004. With a combined land size of approx. 2613 m2 and six homes, there are many options to explore.These two properties share a boundary and spectacular views over the Panmure Basin. A widespread ?living view' would best describe the elevated aspect that encompasses outlooks of Auckland's legendary volcanic landmarks such as Mt Eden, Mt Hobson, One Tree Hill, and Mt Wellington, and stretches westward to the Waitakere Ranges. Each unit and home on these properties boasts its own perspective of it all.Currently positioned at 10 Church Cres is a block of four cross-lease brick-and-tile units, each with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The main three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom brick-and-block home occupies the space to the rear of the property, which borders 3 Sunset View Road, where a two-bedroom, one- bathroom cottage resides.Your plans could include cashing in and selling off each cross-lease unit or cottage and refurbishing the main home to your taste. Collect rent and landbank the lot or investigate the full potential while maximising the views.Storm water pipes run directly underneath 10 Church Cres, easing future developments.Those who come to dwell here will enjoy scenic waterfront walks along the basin and proximity to Sylvia Park's retail and entertainment mecca and motorway access.This sale is unique and unlikely to be repeated in this fantastic position of the Auckland landscape. Make all interests known quickly.