More a private residence than a city address, 16A Ngauruhoe Street occupies a rare position in the heart of Mount Eden. Properties of this scale and privacy, within a short stroll of Mount Eden Village, seldom become available.
Set only seven properties from the village on a generous 1157sqm landholding, this grand Arts and Crafts home brings architectural presence, seclusion and village convenience together in one of Auckland’s most tightly held precincts.
For Penny and Tim, the connection to the property began well before they bought it. Years earlier, Penny visited while helping prepare for a friend’s wedding and never forgot the scale, setting and atmosphere.
“We weren’t looking to move. We were planning to renovate, but when this came to market, it had everything we hoped to create, and more,” she says. They bought the home in 2014, drawn by its scale, serenity, and sense of escape.
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Their two sons were at primary school, and the couple loved raising them amid park-like grounds, mature trees, native birdlife, and generous lawns where childhood could unfold freely, while still being moments from cafes, restaurants, and shops.
“It is beautifully quiet, even though you are so close to everything,” Penny says. “The views out to the Waitakere Ranges and Manukau Heads are magical at sunset.”
Over 12 years here, Penny and Tim have significantly invested in the property, updating it for contemporary living while preserving its Arts and Crafts character. Its high studs, exposed beams, rimu floors, leadlight windows and graceful staircase speak to craftsmanship and architectural character not often found in homes today.
On the entry level, elegant formal living and dining rooms sit alongside a new kitchen, family dining area, office, and sunroom, with generous wrap-around decks extending the living outdoors.
The owners have significantly invested in the property over the last 12 years, updating it for contemporary living while preserving its Arts and Crafts character. Photo / Supplied
The grounds of the 1157sqm property are central to its magic. Photo / Supplied
There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms, garaging and off-street parking, and multiple living areas. Photo / Supplied
Upstairs are four bedrooms, a second office and family bathroom, while the lower level is devoted to an expansive master suite with private decking, dressing room, and ensuite.
The grounds are central to the property’s magic. With birdsong, mature trees, subtropical planting around the heated pool, generous lawns, and expansive outdoor living areas, the property feels more like a private estate than an inner-city address.
It feels far removed from the city despite being only a short stroll from one of Auckland’s most admired village centres. A gym-studio above the separate garage adds flexibility, supported by covered and off-street parking.
Its history is woven into the home’s character. Commissioned in 1926 as part of one of Mt Eden’s original residential holdings, it carries the craftsmanship and permanence of a home built to last, while functioning beautifully for modern family life.
Based on its architecture, Penny believes it may have been designed by renowned architect William Henry Gummer. It is also the kind of property people hold on to.
Ray White agent Nikki Bodde: “This massive character home on park-like grounds with expansive elevated views is peaceful, despite being mere footsteps from one of Auckland’s most iconic villages.” Photo / Supplied
Based on its architecture, one of the owners believes it may have been designed by renowned architect William Henry Gummer. Photo / Supplied
Successive owners have stayed for more than a decade, a reflection of how seldom homes of this calibre become available.
Combining substantial land, architectural pedigree, exceptional privacy and village-edge convenience, properties like this are remarkably difficult to replace once lost.
Zoned for both Auckland Grammar and Epsom Girls’ Grammar, the home combines scale, privacy, heritage, and exceptional family living with the walkability that makes Mount Eden so sought after.
With one son overseas and the other at university, Penny and Tim are planning a move to Cambridge, where they already spend most weekends cycling.
Ray White agent Nikki Bodde says: “This massive character home on park-like grounds with expansive elevated views is peaceful, despite being mere footsteps from one of Auckland’s most iconic villages.
“There’s nothing else like it on the market and there probably won’t be for some time.”
16A Ngauruhoe Street in Mount Eden, Auckland, goes to auction on September 2.
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