This is a very special property both in its restoration and development. With careful consideration by architect Daniel Bulog of Brave Architects for the heritage of the house and the area, this house has been completely rebuilt to the highest standards including double glazing in the new downstairs modern mid-century extension.

The top floor features master suite of large bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom, with three further good sized bedrooms plus family bathroom. There is also a linen cupboard and a large loft storage area with pull-down ladder all cleverly integrated into the original hallway ceiling.

Downstairs is a large open plan living area including kitchen, dining and lounge area, as well as separate media room, study (that could also be a single bedroom), powder room, understairs storage and large laundry with plenty of storage. The kitchen is fitted with high quality Blum hardware including integrated fridge and significant soft close drawer storage. A Bosch induction hob and double oven along with Asko dishwasher complete the beautifully finished and appointed kitchen. The dining room space is large and the table is beautifully lit with restored industrial lighting. The lounge has a Jetmaster gas fire installed into a chimney breast that has been built with the original house firebricks. The downstairs area has in-floor Radtech hydronic (water) heating which is very economic to run and comfortable to live with.  The stair area including spine wall has been overlaid with recycled kauri from the house itself and forms a fantastic transition between the upstairs restoration and the new floor downstairs.

The house is wired with Cat 6 cabling and a central vacuum system is installed. Hot water is heated by an on-demand Rheem gas hot water heater.  All the original kauri windows upstairs have been restored by a craftsman over a period of a year and newly glazed with toughened glass for security and safety. 

The house setting is stunning. You would never know from the road that you have your own private valley out the back with a small stream forming the lower boundary. Old nikau, rimu and pohutakawa in established bush form the outlook from the living and deck area. It is extremely peaceful and quiet, and full of native birds including wood pigeons and tuis, and yet literally 5 minutes walk from Newmarket shops and transport including trains. Auckland Boys Grammar and Epsom Girls Grammar are within 20 minutes walk along with top private schools. By car there is easy access to motorways north and south. The new Auckland University campus is now under construction in Newmarket. This area is one of Auckland’s premium central city locations and this site is one of the premium sites in the area. A fantastic investment for the future.

Make sure you come and have a look. You will not be disappointed.