54 Stanley Point Road, Devonport, North Shore City, Auckland

Escape to paradise at this wonderfully surprising waterfront retreat in Devonport, where you can swim, paddleboard, fish and kayak from your very own back garden.

The 1872sqm north-facing site’s original 1950’s modest residence was remodelled in the 1980’s (by renowned architect Bruce Macfarlane) then again recently by the current owners. It is nestled in nature and safely set well above and back from the water’s edge.

The home has been beautifully renovated, refreshed and reinvigorated for modern family living, while still retaining its unique coastal character and charm. As well as many updates both inside and out, contemporary enhancements include solid oak flooring, new window and door joinery, double glazing, expansive decking and a stunning kitchen by Neo Design.

The ever-changing water views take centre stage in the light-filled, open-plan living, dining and chef’s kitchen space, which flows out to a choice of generous private decks offering al fresco living options for all weather conditions and times of day, each deck with its own special outlook whether onto the landscaped gardens, the native forest or the bay below. Your kids will love running wild over the expansive lawns around the home, and the path down to the water’s edge gives them their very own adventure playground in nature. Adults can enjoy sunset drinks from the home up-high or on the new platform with built-in seating on the waterfront.

Three of the bedrooms and the family bathroom are off the main hallway with the master offering separation at the view end of the home. It boasts an ensuite, walk-in robe and access to the deck overlooking the water.

In addition to the main home is a large separate studio with toilet facilities, that can be used in a multitude of ways – home office or business premises, gym, yoga or art studio, or a handy teen chill out zone.

As well as the double carport, there is plenty of off-street parking available.

On a site like this it would be pretty impossible to over capitalise so, as adorable as this home is now, you may want to consider one day creating the home of your wildest dreams with plenty of room to build a significantly larger residence, subject to resource consent.

Location is heavenly too - Stanley Bay School is close by, as is the bus stop for schools further north or across the bridge. The hustle and bustle of historical beach-fringed Devonport village is also within very easy reach from where you can ferry into Auckland City in no time at all.