While Auckland’s eastern bays and northern beaches are rightly celebrated and command a premium, over in Point Chevalier, just 8km from the CBD, lies one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s best-kept secrets – an exceptional elevated 1219sqm seaside sanctuary at the end of a quiet and peaceful cul-de-sac.
It has been treasured by current owners, David and Theresa Kinnear for 25 years, and is now ready and waiting for a new family to come and make memories.
As a young couple with small children David and Theresa put a huge amount of love and effort into developing the property, which was originally a very small and simple Californian bungalow – previously owned by three generations of the same family, turning it into today’s impressive 360sqm house, spread out over three generous levels.
There is a huge open-plan kitchen-diner-living room at its heart and a big bright sitting room adjacent, all opening to extensive north-facing, wraparound decking, both covered and uncovered.
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Also on this level is a bedroom and a study, while on level two the master suite includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, and three further bedrooms share the family bathroom. A spacious laundry was once a kitchen in the home’s previous life, and the original sink still features. The upstairs living room is a cosy, quiet hideaway.
76 St Michaels Avenue overlooks around 100m of private shoreline, framed by iconic pohutukawa trees, from where Theresa swims daily and David loves to fish. Kayaks and paddleboards are always at the ready in the spacious basement garage, with a Finnish Sauna upstairs for unwinding, post-activity.
The huge open-plan kitchen-diner-living room is at the heart of the 360sqm home. Photo / Supplied
The property overlooks around 100m of private shoreline, framed by iconic pohutukawa trees. Photo / Supplied
“It’s been the most wonderful place to live,” says Theresa, adding that every day feels just like a holiday.
“There’s something so wonderful about coming home each night and feeling that you’ve truly left the rest of the world far behind you.”
She and David have worked hard, creating their big, bold coastal-style garden, which is well-established and relatively easy-care. It attracts birdlife, including tui and kingfishers.
The house has excellent ecological credentials too, with wool insulation throughout and native timber floors. Heating and cooling come via natural piped gas, an open fire in the downstairs sitting room, and a wood burner in the upstairs living room, plus an HRV ventilation system.
“It’s a home that keeps surprising you with all the very comfortable spaces for working or relaxing,” says David.
Listing agent Derek von Sturmer says: “I can’t think of any other home that enjoys 180-degree views of the water.” Photo / Supplied
The home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones and garaging, and sits on 1219sqm of land. Photo / Supplied
With their two children now living overseas and laid-back semi-retirement on Waiheke Island beckoning, David and Theresa have made the difficult decision to sell this remarkable oasis.
Point Chevalier specialist Derek von Sturmer, of Professionals CPRE, says this is a very exciting opportunity.
“This is a property that you simply have to come to and actually experience what’s on offer,” he says. “I can’t think of any other home that enjoys 180-degree views of the water and even somebody who wasn’t actively looking to buy would immediately be seduced by it.”
76 St Michaels Avenue in Point Chevalier, Auckland, is for sale by deadline, closing November 20.
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