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Historic home saved from demolition and turned into $6m waterfront paradise

A rescued Remuera villa is now a $6m-plus Mahurangi Harbour retreat with rich history and waterfront living.

Gill South
Last updated: 20 June 2026 | 3 min read
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This historic Remuera villa, once St Elizabeth’s Home for the Aged, was saved from demolition and relocated to Mahurangi East. Now known as 'The Grey House', the stunning waterfront retreat overlooks Andersons Bay.

The expansive home features five bedrooms, a pool, riparian rights, and charming details like a secret door. The 4840m² property also includes a separate studio (used as an Airbnb) and an art studio. Expecting offers from $6m to $6.5m.

There is room to spare for hide and seek at this property with 4840 sqm of land. Photo: Sotheby's Reality

The Rodney home is for sale by negotiation. Photo: Sotheby's Reality

NZ Sotheby’s International Realty agent Natalie Newton says she is expecting offers from $6 million to $6.5 million. Photo: Sotheby's Reality

Newton says she expects it will attract interest from AIP visa holders as well as local buyers. Photo: Sotheby's Reality

The home is positioned above the Mahurangi Harbour in one of the area’s most tightly held coastal pockets on Andersons Bay. Photo: Sotheby's Reality

Exterior property view. Photo: Sotheby's Reality

Photo: Sotheby's Reality

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