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There’s been a swag of high-end properties hit the market in Porirua. The median house price in the coastal Wellington district is just over $800,000, but the impressive collection of homes below will set you back at least $2 million.
75B Paremata Haywards Road, Pauatahanui, Porirua | Asking price $3,095,000
There’s room enough for the entire family – plus all the relatives and visitors – at this six-bedroom estate. With four distinct living areas, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a 200sqm barn, 13-car garaging and a heated swimming pool, all on 6.1ha, 75B Paremata Haywards Road is a mega home in every sense.
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“It’s like your own playground. Sometimes big houses have really complicated layouts, but this is so cool. The rooms are enormous, and there’s so much space,” says Sold on Kapiti listing agent Karl Matakatea.
The mansion at 75B Paremata Haywards Road, Pauatahanui, can handle big parties. Photo / Supplied
He says the vendors have lived there for the past 10 years and have loved it. “They’re quite social people, so they’ve had 50 people there like it’s just normal, and it doesn’t feel crowded.
“Another amazing thing about it is that it’s accessible to all four points of Wellington – Kapiti right, Porirua straight, left to town and back to the Hutt.”
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233B Murphys Road, Judgeford, Porirua | Enquiries over $2,195,000
It’s over to the hills of Judgeford for another private, super-sized family retreat. This time it’s all about the country lifestyle, with the 400sqm, six-bedroom home nestled within tranquil landscaped gardens and mature native bush.
Nature is all around at 233B Murphys Road. Photo / Supplied
Inside, rich timber accents and touches of green are a nod to the tranquil, tree-lined landscape. A separate guest house handles overflow and plenty of outdoor living, and the resort-style pool means you can relax and enjoy being at one with nature.
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233A Murphys Road, Judgeford | Price by negotiation
Next door at 233A Murphys Road is another 5ha-plus estate up for grabs with an RV of $2.39m. The five-bedroom home was designed to make the most of the sun, natural light and views. It boasts a dedicated cinema room with a high-quality sound system, HD projector and acoustic wall panels.
The outdoor pool at 233A Murphys Road is heated and inviting. Photo / Supplied
Those who prefer outdoor entertainment can enjoy the private courtyard with its built-in barbecue station and fire pit, and the heated pool, which is protected by an engineered retractable pool cover.
And for those with toys or implements, the property also has an open utility shed and a four-bay shed complete with three roller doors and an internal bathroom.
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22 Milford Street, Aotea, Porirua | Asking price $2,049,000-plus
Tucked in an exclusive Aotea enclave, this stylish architectural home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a modern build. It sits on an 881sqm section that includes landscaped gardens and a putting green.
Bayleys listing agent Holly Williams says the views are simply breathtaking, especially the sunsets. “They’re phenomenal. You get views from just about every room, and it’s such a spacious family home.”
The views from 22 Milford Street are breathtaking. Photo / Supplied
“It’s rare to have such an expansive view in Aotea – sometimes you get a little snippet, or maybe you’re on the other side and don’t really get any. Here you get unobstructed views over Mana Island and through to Plimmerton.”
One of the property’s more unique aspects is its two spacious, super high-spec Mastercraft kitchens, which Williams says really come into their own come party time.
“The people who originally built the property designed it as a ‘his and hers’, but if you’re entertaining, you can cook in the main kitchen and use the second one as a hangout spot. It’s got a beer fridge, so it’s really social up there.”
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