Every now and then a truly sensational property comes to market and this gem in Matakatia is a very fine example.
Designed by Michael Cooper Architects, this huge, modern 335sqm residence at 11 Laguna Place won Gold Award and Gold Reserve in the 2019 NZ House of the Year Carters New Home $1m-$1.5m category.
Completed in 2018 it offers the ultimate in luxury – in fact the current owner says that living there during Auckland’s most recent lockdown was like staying in a five-star hotel.
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Completed in 2018, the award-winning home offers a luxurious setting for any family. Photo / Supplied
“We both had large spaces for working from home and didn’t get under each other’s feet.”
She says that the property is quiet and tranquil with a commercial-grade air conditioning system and underfloor heating.
“The kitchen is wonderful to cook in and the house was designed for entertaining.”
In addition to the kitchen – which is also award-winning – there’s a full scullery so food preparation can be done out of sight, plus a drinks servery.
11 Laguna Place has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double garage. Photo / Supplied
The surrounding open-plan dining and living areas have capacity for a large crowd of friends and family while sliding doors open up to the covered BBQ space and games room.
The master suite occupies its own wing, reached via a steel and oak staircase and offers sweeping views of the marina and beyond to Rangitoto. A spacious dressing room has copious wardrobe space, and the tiled bathroom is ultra-luxurious.
Three further bedrooms lie in the opposite guest wing, served by another elegant bathroom.
The section is fully landscaped and there’s consent for a swimming pool. Photo / Supplied
“One of our favourite features is the home cinema, and we saw a lot of movies there during lockdown,” says the owner. “This would be an incredible home for a family with children of any age.”
The huge section is fully landscaped and there’s consent for a swimming pool should future owners wish to install one.
Solar panels connected to Tesla Powerwall keep energy bills to a minimum and space has been allowed for an elevator shaft to future-proof the property.
Sliding doors from the open-plan dining and living areas open up to the covered BBQ space and games room. Photo / Supplied
As well as the internal access double garage, there are six off-street parking spaces.
The current owners are pursuing new opportunities and will remember their time in Matakatia fondly.
“The house is amazing, and the neighbourhood is great too, with lots of nice people. It’s great having coffee shops and restaurants within easy strolling distance and of course it’s lovely walking along the beach.
“We’ll especially miss the three friendly kingfishers who regularly come and perch on the fence.”
The vendor says the kitchen is wonderful to cook in and the house was designed for entertaining. Photo / Supplied
Sue Donoghue from Bayleys, Orewa, who is marketing the property with Anya Turner, confirms that properties of this quality don’t come along often.
“It’s been built to extremely high specs and every single material used is top quality.”
Matakatia is around one hour’s drive from Auckland’s CBD and many locals prefer to use the regular ferry service.
11 Laguna Place in Matakatia, Rodney will be sold at auction on March 10.
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