The Lifestyle You Deserve
An idyllic eco-sanctuary that feels like a secluded country estate in the heart of suburbia is for sale in Waikanae.
The unique property, at 14A Puriri Rd, combines an architecturally-designed, pavilion-style home with 2.735 hectares of recreational bliss, complete with a tennis court, potager gardens, wetlands and hundreds of trees.
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom house dates to the 1980s but in the last few years has been upgraded with double-glazing, a new roof, remodelled kitchen and electric vehicle charging in the internal double-garage with insulated doors.
Similarly, the vendors have invested heavily in landscaping the grounds, raising the lawns to improve drainage, replanting the wetlands to stabilise and create a more natural setting, rebuilding boardwalk pathways, and resurfacing the tennis court.
The result is a breathtaking oasis of greenery and serenity that’s a haven for gardeners, entertainers, creatives and anyone who wants to work from home as the 427-square metre house includes a large purpose-built office with additional space. The double front doors open into a spacious tiled foyer that access the living, bedroom and garage wings.
The lounge, with its spectacular timber-panelled chapel ceiling, dining room and family area open to a wraparound tiled patio that overlooks the tennis courts, expansive lawn and lake, where spoonbills, ducks and swans gather.
The family area is open-plan with the superbly-appointed kitchen, which includes an extra-wide range with an induction cooktop and rangehood, two single-drawer DishDrawer dishwashers, a walk-in pantry and a conservatory window.
Jarrah floorboards distinguish the lounge and dining room, where there are heat pumps while the family area has a woodburner.
Three bedrooms share a bathroom in their own wing, a guest bedroom suite has its own ensuite and adjoining the garage/ workshop is a separate laundry.
Upstairs are the large office with builtin desk and storage, a second lounge that opens to a deck overlooking the duck pond, with its cherry and willow trees, and the main bedroom, which opens to a west-facing balcony and has an ensuite with spa bath and shower, and walk-in wardrobe.
Both the main bedroom and lounge also have heat pumps.
Between the house and the tennis court is a lovely deck with a spa pool and storage for tennis gear — the perfect place to cool off after a game.
The lawns and gardens are flat and easily accessed by pathways and boardwalks.
As well as natives and exotics, including oaks and cypresses, there are citrus, feijoa and plum trees, six potager gardens for growing everything from strawberries to vegetables, and two fully-stacked woodsheds. “This extraordinary home is exceptionally private and peaceful yet just minutes from the beach, expressway and Waikanae shops,” agent Della Randall says.
“The house is amazingly versatile while the wetlands and park-like grounds are a testament to the devotion and hard work of the vendors who have optimised a lifestyle setting that’s second-to-none in a suburb renowned for its beautiful gardens.”