UPMARKET AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY
In Remuera you really can have it all, discovers ERIN REILLY.
“Everything is high-end; the vendors haven’t skimped on anything. It really is a wonderful family home in a location that ticks all the boxes.”
When its current owners first laid eyes on 22A Upland Road, Remuera, Auckland City just over a decade ago, they knew the palatial property would be perfect for raising their young family.
“We had three young kids at the time. We were looking for a substantial home, but we also loved how well-laid out this property was.
“Because the living is on one level, the bedrooms are on the upper, and the outdoor spaces are so well-connected with the indoors, it has been so easy to raise a young family in a home that’s simply wonderful.”
Since purchasing the home 11 years ago, the owners have completely renovated the property, from the kitchen and bathrooms through the pool, landscaping, and everything in between. If you can think it, it’s been up-spec’d.
The highlight of the upper level is undeniably the master bedroom, which is less bedroom and more luxury hotel suite.
Featuring a comfortable sitting area complete with gas fireplace, the lavish space is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the house.
“Having the kids on the same level has always been comforting for us but being able to relax and unwind away from them has been lovely too.”
In addition to multiple living spaces, a wine cellar, three baths, and a palatial kitchen custom-designed by Robyn Labb, a theatre, games room, and fully stacked home gym mean you never have to leave the house if you don’t want to.
Another highlight of the home is the expansive laundry which the owner says was one of the best upgrades they made to the home.
“With young kids who were really into their sports, we wanted a space that made the transition from sports field back home easier.
“The laundry is a wonderfully functional space.
“The separate cubbies and island bench make it easy to deal with all the paraphernalia that comes with having three active kids.”
Bayleys Remuera agent Gary Wallace who is marketing the property says it’s a privilege to bring such a beautiful, highspec home to the market.
“I sold the home to the vendors 11 years ago, and it’s astounding to see how much love and work has gone into creating this work of art,” Wallace says.
“The sense of arrival is remarkable. As soon as you step inside, the volume and scale of the home is second to none.
“Everything is high-end; the vendors haven’t skimped on anything. It really is a wonderful family home in a location that ticks all the boxes.”
For the current owners, life looks a little different now that two out of three kids have left home.
“Our youngest child is in his last year at school, so now’s the right time to plan for the next step of our lives.
“This is a wonderful home with wonderful memories, and we’d love another family to come along at same stage of life as we were at 10 years ago and make it their own.”
Sale: Set sale date
Contact: Gary Wallace, Bayleys,
027 498 8585; Vicki Wallace,
021 988 585