Savouring sea views, sunsets and a lovely sense of seclusion, this Herne Bay townhouse presents affordable waterfront living at its very best.
It’s tucked right at the end of Jervois Road and is the last of the exclusive row of four, which enhances the privacy and tranquillity. It was the home’s position and view that instantly attracted the owner, who already lived locally, when she purchased it in 2021.
“It’s quite tucked away. You wouldn’t expect it to be there because you come down the sweeping driveway and the home and beautiful view reveal themselves,” she says.
The perfect north-westerly aspect and elevation showcase a coastal landscape that’s ever-changing and always alive with sights, sounds and scents to experience and enjoy.
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“You’re looking out across the expanse of the inner harbour and over to the North Shore. The view is framed by pohutukawa and you can see and hear all the birdlife in the bay.
“On the other side you’re looking out over Cox’s Bay Park, the tennis courts and people going about their recreation. And the sunsets are absolutely stunning.”
The three-level townhouse was constructed in the 1980s from enduring board and batten cedar and concrete block.
Many sets of glass doors and picture windows throughout frame the magnificent outlook, as well as flood the rooms with natural light and sun. Interiors embody a relaxed coastal vibe that the owner has refreshed and maintained with new paint and carpets throughout.
The three-level townhouse has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, covered parking for two vehicles, and decking to enjoy the view. Photo / Supplied
“The view is framed by pohutukawa and you can see and hear all the birdlife in the bay,” says the owner. Photo / Supplied
On the entry level, a rumpus/second lounge and bedroom both flow out to a generous deck overlooking the water and could be utilised as a work-from-home area. The double carport down here is also complemented with plentiful shared visitor parking.
Upstairs, substantial, open-plan lounge and dining take in the restful view, as does the updated kitchen. The deck here is a great extension to the living.
Beneath high-pitched ceilings, there are two more bedrooms and a fully tiled bathroom on the top floor.
The owner is a big fan of the neighbourhood and local area. “It’s got a really nice, relaxed family vibe.”
As well as Cox’s Bay, the Reserve and Park, the playground, West End Lawn Tennis Club and Herne Bay Rackets Club, the Westmere shops have great cafes, shops and restaurants. West Lynn and Ponsonby are within walking distance and motorway onramps and the CBD are a short drive away.
The updated kitchen is on the middle level alongside a substantial, open-plan lounge and dining. Photo / Supplied
“This is relaxed, treed and secluded,” says NZ Sotheby’s salesperson Pene Milne of 4/259 Jervois Road. Photo / Supplied
Sotheby’s salesperson Pene Milne says this is affordable waterfront living in a blue-chip address.
“You’re in Herne Bay on the water, with an amazing northwest aspect and stunning views. The townhouse has great bones and enjoys an exceptional setting.”
She says the property will suit a broad range of buyers.
“They could be downsizing from scale – right sizing their life is what I call it – but wanting something that gives them the convenience to still go to the beach house at Omaha. This is relaxed, treed and secluded,” says Milne.
4/259 Jervois Road in Herne Bay, Auckland, goes to auction on April 24.
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