312 Remuera Road, Remuera

Nothing rivals this timeless, incredibly discreet and unbelievably peaceful luxury home on a huge northern slopes site. Right at the edge of Remuera Village the classic Simon Carnachan design is a showpiece of the celebrated architect's relaxed tropical island style, exquisitely tailored for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Carnachan won many NZ Institute of Architect Awards for his spectacular, ground-breaking designs and was noted for his clever use of space and light. His buildings were known for being white, light and bright with extraordinary roof lines. Sprawling along the Golden Mile site, virtually every room maximises the sun, stunning harbour views to North Head and the easy flowing aspect. Substantial ground floor living, and kitchen/dining areas plus two ground floor bedrooms merge with the terrace, around a heated pool. Upstairs two more spacious suites and the generous central office spill out to balconies that take advantage of big skies and breath-taking views. The only major room that doesn't open outdoors is a rumpus or media room of epic proportions. Entertaining is enhanced by twin fireplaces at either end of the lounge and doors that open wide to the garden on both aspects creating optimum airflow. The minstrel's balcony off the master bedroom - a winter room with gas fire and shutters - overlooking the family sitting space is a triumph of design. You will also appreciate the soaring timbers ceilings upstairs and the magnificent covered outdoor entertaining area off the kitchen that has an outdoor fire and barbecue. Practicalities include massive storage areas, a scullery off the kitchen and a study nook in the family area. Parking in this gated property is easy with double garaging plus plentiful offstreet spaces. With a huge private lawn, big enough for your own orchard, this is the convenient future-proofed luxury lifestyle on a grand scale. The zoning, location and architecture ensure a rarity factor that will see the value of this property always heading northwards....