This brand new residence in Ponsonby’s Hukanui Crescent is as much a statement in architectural ingenuity as it is a spacious and luxurious apartment alternative.
This is thanks to acclaimed architect David Ponting spearheading the design, which champions privacy and functionality, as well as showcasing striking sculptural form and an exemplary level of finish throughout.
It’s the first cab off the rank at TEN TWENTY ONE – a boutique development of just eight, north-facing freehold homes that border the lush green space of Kelmarna Park. It’s been developed by TwentyCo, highly regarded for their contemporary masterplanned projects around Auckland.
Ponting says in instances of condensed urban living such as this, you need to build up to achieve a 285sqm floor plan.
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“We purposefully wanted to address the verticality – these are buildings that go up, they’re not buildings that go out. The visual energy of the project is defined by the vertical lines that grab you,” he says.
Each of the three levels is connected by a lift and incorporate four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, extensive outdoor living, a double internal garage and a private lap pool outside. Creating a sense of individuality was also key here, which has been expertly achieved with considered site placement and clever design.
“One of the major goals was to achieve a real sense of privacy, security and personal space. As you walk around and touch things and see things, recognise the brand names and sense the build quality, that’s when it starts to sink in that this isn’t just another basic project.
“They’re really solid buildings and have been built very, very well. The specification level is what we’d be putting into ten million dollar homes.”
TEN TWENTY ONE, a boutique development of just eight freehold homes, was designed by acclaimed architect David Ponting and developed by TwentyCo. Photo / Supplied
The top floor is the social hub, dedicated to the open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces that savour protected park views. Photo / Supplied
The striking, soaring brick façade creates serious X-factor at number 8 and provides a fitting introduction to the bold yet refined interior palette of dark timber, herringbone floors, reeded glass, aged brass and stone.
The top floor is the social hub, dedicated to the open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces that savour protected park views. The kitchen boasts brick accents, dark cabinetry, granite finishes, Wolf appliances, a Sub-Zero fridge, walk-in scullery and generous storage.
Sliding glass doors open to a sheltered terrace for all-season alfresco entertaining. The central floor houses a luxurious master suite with walk-in wardrobe and elegant ensuite, plus two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Located downstairs are the double garage, fourth bedroom (or second living/office) with ensuite and a laundry.
Ponting says these properties have been designed with discerning downsizers in mind and set up for easy, sophisticated urban living.
The compact 208sqm section hosts a swimming pool and a three-storey 275sqm residence containing four bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living areas and garaging for two vehicles. Photo / Supplied
Ray White agent Richard Thode says: “With these houses – the detail, the quality, the finishes they’ve used – you just don’t see that. They’re breaking new ground here.” Photo / Supplied
“The target market is people who are probably selling and wanting to take away the amount of effort required maintaining a house and gardens, but are still after the same footprint, decent-sized rooms and quality materials and perhaps an alternative to apartment living.
“It’s effectively a lock-up-and-leave. In all probability I think many people who buy these might have another property/beach house out of Auckland, so it’ll be their place in town.”
Richard Thode, from Ray White, says that his background as a developer provides him with real insight into the process and premium product here.
“I’m very familiar with what they’ve built there and what it costs to put something like that together,” he says.
“I’ve actually also built a David Ponting house. So I’m very familiar with David’s work – I love what he does, his creativity, his vision and cleverness. With these houses – the detail, the quality, the finishes they’ve used – you just don’t see that.
“They’re breaking new ground here.”
8 Hukanui Crescent in Ponsonby, Auckland, is for sale by negotiation.
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