A magnificent 1930s home designed by Horace Massey for the cinema magnate family the Kerridges has evolved into a luxurious estate awash with space, a myriad of recreational facilities and wonderful views.
Massey was one of New Zealand’s early acclaimed architects known for designing many of Auckland’s finest homes, while the Kerridges used to own a slew of movie theatres around the country.
While this private estate retains the grandeur Massey intended, it also now boasts multitude resort-like facilities he never could have envisaged. These include a heated swimming pool, spa, inbuilt trampoline, skateboard ramp and floodlit all-weather tennis court.
Bayleys agent Peter Cleave specialises in luxurious, premium homes, working as part of “the Cleaves” with son Myles and wife Lisa. They are marketing this property in conjunction with Bayleys’ Sarah Liu.
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Peter says: “The rarity of this property is that it’s on a 2265sqm landholding, it’s a Horace Massey home, and it combines an amazing lifestyle with expansive views over the gulf. There are views from almost every room in the house, looking out at the gulf, Browns Island, Rangitoto and the other gulf islands.
“The current owners of 13 years have made significant recent upgrades, which build on previous major improvements driven by Scarlet Architects and Suzanne Turley Landscapes. As well as being very impressive, this is an exceptionally fun family home to live in and entertain in, and an exceptional party house.
“It’s set well back from the road down its own exclusive, level driveway so it’s also extremely quiet and private.”
The gated tree-lined driveway culminates in a circular turning loop with a flagpole fluttering at its centre. As well as open-air parking for six or more vehicles there’s an internal-access triple garage, with room for extension should a classic car collector purchase the home.
The expansive open-plan entertainers’ kitchen-dining-family room opens to a roofed loggia with gas outdoor fireplace and outdoor heaters. Photo / Supplied
The 477sqm residence sits on a 2365sqm section, and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, multiple living areas, extensive decking, a games room, media room, a study, wine cellar and a separate laundry. Photo / Supplied
The impressive double-height entry foyer sets the tone for the home. Photo / Supplied
At about 477sqm the home is particularly spacious for a four-bedroom plus study home, with this floor plan extended by two substantial ground-floor patios for outdoor entertaining.
An impressive double-height entry foyer sets the tone for the home. The four indoor living areas have been updated for sophisticated yet easy modern living with features such as gas central heating.
An expansive open-plan entertainers’ kitchen-dining-family room opens to a LouvreTec roofed loggia with gas outdoor fireplace and outdoor heaters and to a second patio overlooking the swimming pool and spa.
This patio, which also flows off the formal living room, is partially covered, with a skylight, outdoor television and heating. As well as a svelte games room there’s an atmospheric and sizeable big-screen media room, a substantial separate wine cellar and a separate laundry.
Upstairs, these owners created an office and added a dressing room to the ensuited master bedroom, to lavishly bolster its existing walk-in wardrobe. Two more ensuited bedrooms, the fourth bedroom, a family bathroom and two balconies complete this level.
The four indoor living areas have been updated for sophisticated yet easy modern living. Photo / Supplied
The impressive views take in the gulf, Browns Island and Rangitoto. Photo / Supplied
Thoughtful landscape design connects the home effortlessly to its tennis court with pavilion, inbuilt trampoline and skate ramp. Now these owners’ children have grown up they’re ready to pass this property on to another family.
This address is just three minutes’ drive from Kohimarama Beach, convenient to cafes and restaurants around the bays. It’s also three minutes’ drive to Eastridge Shopping Centre’s supermarket, eateries and shops and the drive to the CBD is 12 minutes off-peak.
Agent Sarah Liu says: “This property is beautifully presented and discerning new owners can move in and enjoy it without having to do anything.
“It really is a family paradise.”
172 Kohimarama Road in Kohimarama, Auckland, is for sale by international tender, closing October 1.
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