Property Sold: 16 Hamilton Road, Herne Bay, Auckland City

First time on the market in twenty-one years, this grand, gracious and much loved family home sits proudly on a generous 1,414m2 slice of prime, northern slopes Herne Bay. Positioned at the end of a private, gated driveway, this 1920’s beauty boasts a full size tennis court, wrap around pool & a deep sun-drenched northern terrace.

Comfortable interconnected living spaces spread out over the ground floor from the entry portico and paneled foyer; choose from the large family room, the living room, dining area, home office or games room with its study alcove. With enchanting character details that include mellow timber floors, a tiled open fireplace, built-in period furniture and elegant leadlights, the original features are integrated seamlessly to provide practical everyday living.

There’s plenty of room here, with six bedrooms & three bathrooms that include a ground floor room perfect for guests or a nanny, a secret loft room for the children’s hideaway & a main suite that includes an en suite, dressing room, private balcony and harbour views. There’s double internal garaging, generous parking for guests, vast basement storage and no-mow landscaped gardens.

Close to cafes, shops, school, the bridge and CBD this romantic, centrally positioned home offers serious potential for further enhancement.

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