149A Orakei Road, Remuera, Auckland City, Auckland

Architecturally designed by Leuschke Kahn Architects and north-facing for uninterrupted all-day sunshine, this expansive 305sqm weatherboard residence is a private family sanctuary. Cherished by the current owners for the past 18 years, the time has now come to downsize. Having committed to their next property, the vendors are equally committed to achieving a sale of this exceptional family home.

Tucked privately down a driveway, the elevated and impressive home is beautifully revealed as you approach, where a frangipani-framed entranceway welcomes you to the front door.

Filled with natural light and designed for everyday comfort and easy hosting, open plan living flows effortlessly to the covered loggia with large outdoor fireplace. This is the ideal year round alfresco entertaining space where the heated swimming pool and lush tropical surrounds create a resort-like atmosphere for relaxed family living.

A large family room ensures excellent separation, situated alongside an office space.

Four bedrooms are arranged for flexibility and privacy, with two double bedrooms on the main level enjoying leafy outlooks and sharing a family bathroom. On the ground floor, a large versatile bedroom with ensuite and its own entrance is ideal for guests, teens or the au pair, or utilise it as a rumpus room.

Above it all, the master retreat occupies its own level beneath a distinctive gull-wing roofline to maximise the sweeping views across Orakei Basin and Hobson Bay. Complete with walk-in robe and ensuite, this is a true escape.

The gated, fully fenced 1,133sqm grounds encompass a flat lawn for the children and pets to play and an expansive driveway providing plenty of space for off street parking or room for the kids to ride their scooters, skateboards and rollerblades. There is also double internal garaging.

The location is outstanding, close to Orakei Bay Village, Orakei Train Station, Remuera Village, local walkways and green spaces like Martyn Wilson Field and Hobson Bay and Orakei Basin Walkways. Within the Double Grammar Zone, you also have easy access to King’s School, St Kentigern Girl’s & Boy’s School and Baradene College, adding further appeal to a home designed to evolve with family life.