Vendors Colin and Patricia have lived in their large family home in St Heliers for 36 years – having bought it in 1989, and Colin says that Fern Glen Road North, which borders Dingle Dell Reserve, is still one of the upmarket waterside suburb’s best-kept secrets.
“A lot of people simply don’t know that it’s here and we just love the fact that it’s so quiet, private, and full of native trees and birdsong.”
While the couple’s expansive 340sqm, elevated home on a 1869sqm site is very pleasant and stylish now – enjoying views to Rangitoto across the harbour, it was originally much plainer.
“However, we could see that it had good potential, so we asked architect Warwick Lee to redesign it for us and his ideas worked out very well indeed,” says Colin, who especially appreciates his home gym, which is situated in the loft, as well as a well-equipped wine cellar on the ground floor.
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Also at ground level is the sunny kitchen, surrounded by the casual dining area and casual living.
In addition, for special occasions, there’s an elegant combined formal lounge and dining room, while a home office in the corner enjoys its own access to the garden, which can also be reached via several other doors on this level.
“The office is perfect for working from home,” says Colin.
Extensive decking overlooks the swimming pool, and he explains that the lawn has been planted in sand and as a result it’s practically weed-free.
The combined elegant formal lounge and dining room. Photo / Supplied
The 340sqm home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and plenty of space. Photo / Supplied
Upstairs is the master suite, complete with walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and a private balcony, while two further bedrooms share a second balcony and the fourth bedroom is so large there’s also space for lounging and enjoying the views.
A big workshop lies adjacent to the home’s double garage downstairs.
“It really is a fantastic home with so much space for living and entertaining,” says Colin.
He and Patricia have arrived at a downsizing stage in their lives and are sad to be leaving, but they feel it’s time for a younger family to move in.
David Rainbow, from Bayleys Remuera, notes that there are only a handful of homes in Fern Glen Road, so interest in this very special part of Auckland is understandably keen.
“It really is a fantastic home with so much space for living and entertaining,” says one of the homeowners. Photo / Supplied
On the ground level is the kitchen, surrounded by the casual dining area and living. Photo / Supplied
“I think that anybody who passes up this rare opportunity will be hard-pressed to find another property of a similar calibre in this neighbourhood,” he says.
“This particular home enjoys one of the very best positions in Fern Glen with both bush and harbour views and Dingle Dell right on the doorstep.”
David says that while the house presents very well, there is potential for a new owner to add their own touches.
Being situated next to Long Drive gives the residents of Fern Glen Road North easy access to Saint Heliers Village just down the hill as well as to schools and sports facilities while Auckland’s CBD can be reached via a picturesque drive around the bays.
- 4 Fern Glen Road North, St Heliers, Auckland, is for sale, deadline closing September 2
