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This unique waterfront opportunity offers panoramic harbour views

Article by Property Press

The recreational and leisure opportunities of this Orakei location are endless, offering a laid-back lifestyle to suit any adventurous family


Details

  • Address: 19 Ngapipi Road, Orakei
  • Land Size: 869sqm
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Parking: 3

Contact details

  • Contact:
    • Kelly Midwood, 021 407 416
    • Tracey Cameron, 027 446 7056
  • Tender: Closes 13th May at 4:00pm(unless sold prior)
  • Further listing details here
  • Barfoot & Thompson St Heliers

Unique Waterfront Opportunity

This substantial 1930s four-bedroom home is nestled on a prime 869m² freehold waterfront section at the end of Paritai Drive. One of only nine properties located on the seaward side of Ngapipi Road and minutes from the iconic boat sheds, this alluring home boasts panoramic views that sweep across Hobson Bay to Mt Eden, Auckland City, the glistening Waitemata Harbour and beyond. Boasting a versatile family-centric floor plan with a fusion of formal and informal living zones and an ideal indoor-outdoor flow it offers an enviable lifestyle in an unrivalled location. Zoned Mixed Housing Suburban and with a completed Mt Hobson report there is plenty of potential for development. Unique waterfront opportunities in this location don’t appear often. Grab your architect and seize your chance to own this spectacular slice of Auckland’s coastal playground!

The black aesthetically pleasing kitchen provides a central hub and meets all the practical requirements for a busy lifestyle. It steps down to a family room that opens to a split-level wraparound deck on the northern side of the home that overlooks an inground pool encompassed by sub-tropical gardens. Entertain or relax amidst the everchanging harbour and cityscape vistas.

An elegant formal dining room adjoins the kitchen and a large sumptuous lounge complete with a central fireplace opens to the deck for a seamless extension of the living area. The master bedroom incorporates an ensuite and opens to the deck for ease of living. A further three generous bedrooms are serviced by a large family bathroom and a separate toilet. The lower level of the home boasts a large rumpus room that is ideal for teenagers or house guests and opens to a sheltered private patio and lawn. A bathroom, a separate laundry room, and plentiful storage provide further convenience.

Wake to the tui in the pohutukawas, launch your kayak or paddleboard at the nearby reserve, enjoy a visit to the Parnell Pools, or walk to Orakei Bay Village for coffee and a movie. Keen boaties are spoilt for choice with the Outboard Motor Club, the Orakei Marina, the Akarana Yacht Club, and the Auckland Water Ski Club all minutes away. Easily accessible to public transport networks and with the shared cycle path set to link the CBD to Glen Innes, your family will soon be able to bike or scooter the entire distance. Positioned for absolute convenience, this property offers a harmonious blend of laid-back seaside living with the vibrancy of the city on your doorstep.

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Contact details

  • Contact:
    • Kelly Midwood, 021 407 416
    • Tracey Cameron, 027 446 7056
  • Tender: Closes 13th May at 4:00pm(unless sold prior)
  • Further listing details here
  • Barfoot & Thompson St Heliers

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