This thoroughly rebuilt four-bedroom Remuera home had 20 groups enthusiastically viewing it on its first weekend of open homes, who were impressed by its beautiful craftmanship.
Barfoot & Thompson agent Kelly Midwood says: “The exquisite finishing has been blowing people away.”
This 207sqm home has been almost completely rebuilt, with the developer who did it sparing no expense. “He’s used to high-end living and has created that in this build — it’s well above the standard of a normal home.”
The section is 433sqm and the developer converted the title from cross-lease to freehold. A two-story plaster home was originally built here in the 1990s, not that that is particularly relevant seeing the developer had it stripped back to the slab to create a clean slate for his new creation.
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Kelly says: “With its high-end nature, excellent school zoning and all the generous bedrooms for kids, we are getting a lot of interest from families.”
Zoning is double-grammar and includes Victoria Ave School, Remuera Intermediate and Baradene. The latter is only about 400m away from this address, while the St Kentigern Boys’ and Girls’ schools are around a 12-to-15-minute walk away.
The northern slopes property quietly situated down the end of the Sonia Avenue cul-de-sac faces north, orientated for light and sun. It’s one property away from Martyn Wilson Fields Reserve and enjoys a degree of elevation compared to low-lying Remuera homes.
It is located behind a street-front home but enjoys its own dedicated, gated driveway, culminating in off-street parking for two vehicles and an internal-access double garage. Being fully fenced will appeal to those with younger children or pets. The regenerated home is predominantly clad in cedar with some block and concrete utilised.
“This developer has lots of experience so everything has been exceptionally well thought out and executed, both indoors and outdoors,” says Kelly.
The 207sqm home sits on a compact 433sqm site and has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and parking for four vehicles. Photo / Supplied
Barfoot & Thompson agent Kelly Midwood says: “The exquisite finishing has been blowing people away.” Photo / Supplied
The entry hallway introduces high-quality oak flooring. It culminates in a generous open-plan living, dining and a luxuriously modern kitchen with a scullery and Miele appliances, including two ovens. This opens wide to flow out to an alfresco entertaining area on a hardwood deck topped with a LouvreTec system, able to be enjoyed year-round.
Kelly says: “This layout would be absolutely fantastic for entertaining.” A guest powder room completes this level.
Downstairs is a versatile family room which could be a media room, large fifth bedroom, teenage retreat or work-from-home set-up as it has its own entrance. “You can imagine kids and their friends having brilliant sleepovers there.”
This space is accompanied by a bathroom and there’s internal access to the home’s double garage. “It has a super-high stud with lots of storage potential, especially if you chose to add mezzanine storage.”
The alfresco entertaining area on a hardwood deck topped with a LouvreTec system can be enjoyed all year-round. Photo / Supplied
Downstairs is a versatile family room which could be a media room, large fifth bedroom, teenage retreat or a work-from-home set-up as it has its own entrance. Photo / Supplied
Upstairs is the domain of generous bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms. The master suite’s fully tiled ensuite includes its own bath.
“And its walk-in wardrobe is one of the largest I’ve seen.” Kelly says. “The home’s lighting is by EEC, the carpet is thick and luxurious, and tapware is beautiful brushed metal ... everything really is superbly done. They even re-laid the concrete.”
Outdoors there’s a level lawn for children’s play. Large-grade plants have been used in the landscaping, creating the impression of well-established lushness.
The property is only a few minutes’ drive from Ōrākei Bay Village, Ōrākei Train Station and the walkway around the Ōrākei Basin. Remuera Village’s shops and eateries are an easy four-minute drive away.
- 2/35 Sonia Avenue in Remuera, Auckland, is for sale by negotiation
