No expense was spared in constructing the rock-solid, eight-bedroom architect-designed dwelling that stands on the 1518sqm combined site of 45 and 47 St Stephens Avenue – and includes a spectacular astroturf tennis court on a 730sqm independent title, adding significant potential for building another luxury home in future.
“The current house is huge and many bedrooms you can use them in many different ways – as a home office, or maybe even have one as a gym, as my parents currently do,” says the owners’ son.
Set over three levels, complete with sensational views across Parnell and Remuera, the super-sized section enjoys attractive contemporary landscaping and a heated outdoor pool.
Two of the three bedrooms on the ground level have ensuites and there’s a separate family bathroom, plus a sitting room – and a covered terrace for living and relaxing outside.
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With three sons, the owners were keen to ensure that the boys had their own spaces for doing schoolwork, as well as relaxing and entertaining their friends – and the property has obliged.
A double and a single garage are internally accessed via the first floor, where a formal lounge with a soaring ceiling and a statement chandelier, along with a family room and combined kitchen-dining spaces, all open out to extensive wraparound decking.
There’s an all-important scullery, which makes entertaining extra-easy, and the kitchen is impressively well equipped with Miele ovens and a built-in coffee maker for the ultimate in convenience.
The 605sqm residence sits on a combined 1518sqm double site, and has eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, garaging and off-street parking, and multiple living areas. Photo / Supplied
The formal lounge with a soaring ceiling and a statement chandelier is on the first floor. Photo / Supplied
The sensational view from the three-storey residence takes in Parnell and Remuera. Photo / Supplied
As well as another bedroom and ensuite on this floor, there’s also a handy separate laundry.
The second floor features a gigantic master suite with bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, along with three further bedrooms and a lovely sunny sitting room with its own balcony, which means owners can wake to stunning water views.
The owners’ son says that he and his brothers all studied in the neighbourhood, which is zoned for Parnell District School – as well as for Auckland Grammar and Epsom Girls Grammar. It’s also close to top private schools.
“It’s been great living here because you’re close to Newmarket and the CBD and Parnell itself has lots of fine dining restaurants, as well as cafes and takeaways. If you want to get a bus anywhere it’s easy.”
The combined kitchen-dining spaces open out to extensive wraparound decking. Photo / Supplied
Bayleys agent Sarah Liu: “This is a luxury haven with a resort vibe that makes every day feel like a holiday – and it enjoys a really wonderful location.” Photo / Supplied
Sarah Liu believes that there’s still significant demand for large homes of this calibre and now is a good time for prospective buyers to be looking – with the upcoming 2027 school year in mind.
“This is a luxury haven with a resort vibe that makes every day feel like a holiday – and it enjoys a really wonderful location.”
She says that along with the three-car garaging there are at least seven off-street spaces – and room for a boat, as well, adding that interested parties can buy one or both properties.
The owners’ son reveals that his parents are looking at downsizing now that he and his brothers are adults.
45 and 47 St Stephens Avenue in Parnell, Auckland, is for sale by deadline private treaty.
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