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52 Irvine Road, The Cove, Dunedin City

Name: Open Home - 01:00pm - 01:45pm
Start: 2026-09-13T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-13T01:45:00.000Z
Location: 52 Irvine Road

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty

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180m²

879m²

A home to treasure

Beautifully positioned in the sheltered setting of The Cove, 52 Irvine Road is a much-loved family home that has been enjoyed by its current owners for almost 30 years.

Originally designed by Ted McCoy, the home has been thoughtfully enhanced over the years, creating a warm and welcoming residence that makes the most of its beautiful harbour setting.

Light-filled living spaces flow effortlessly to the deck and outdoors, creating an easy connection between the home and its established gardens. The kitchen, dining and main living areas provide a wonderful space for everyday family life and entertaining, while a second living area, positioned a few steps below, opens through double doors to the garden.

The elevated master bedroom and ensuite enjoy a particularly special position, where waking to stunning water views across Otago Harbour becomes part of everyday life. Three further bedrooms, or the flexibility to use one as a home office, together with the family bathroom, provide comfortable accommodation for family and guests.

Bathed in sunshine and benefiting from wonderful solar gain, the home has a naturally warm and inviting feel. A heat pump in the lounge provides convenient year-round comfort, while in the cooler months, a large centrally positioned woodburner becomes the heart of the living area, providing generous warmth and a cosy ambience.

Outside, the beautifully established gardens are a true extension of the home. Created and nurtured over many years, they feature an exceptional collection of native and specimen plantings, including kōwhai, kauri, majestic nikau palms, North Island pūkā, a young tōtara, magnificent tree ferns and a stunning magnolia. Sheltered by the unique microclimate of The Cove, the gardens provide colour, texture and interest throughout the seasons, beautifully framing the harbour beyond.

A private concrete driveway leads to the garage, which provides internal access to the home and features an automatic door, workbench and excellent storage. Conveniently positioned near the front entrance is additional off-street parking, with further space for a trailer.

After almost three decades of family life, this is a home with a wonderful sense of permanence and belonging. Combining distinctive Ted McCoy design, beautifully established gardens, elevated water views and a truly special harbour-side setting, 52 Irvine Road offers an opportunity to simply move in and enjoy.

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House

Property ID

4603969

Listed on

09/09/2026

Updated

2 hours ago

Open Homes1

Sun, 13 Sep

01:00PM - 01:45PM

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 5 days (last updated on 9 September) and was last sold in 1996 for $187,000. OneRoof now estimates this property to be $995,000 and its latest rating valuation by Dunedin City council is $960,000 as of 2025. There are 4 properties for sale in The Cove.

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179m²

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879m²

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The Cove, Dunedin City

The Cove is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Dunedin, one of 97 residential suburbs which form the wider region. The Cove is the 72nd largest suburb of Dunedin in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. The Cove provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1910 - 1919. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1950 - 1959. Residential housing stock in The Cove is made up of approximately 88% residential housing and 12% lifestyle properties.

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