Auction: at 62 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki on Tuesday 27 July 2021 at 1:00PM (unless sold prior)
Intertwining English charm with the Kiwi lifestyle, this rare gem from renowned architect Terence Hitchcock is masterfully designed. Sitting pretty on 5,000m² (mol) of land, it offers that much sought-after rural setting within arm's reach of the city.
Accessed by a secure gate and down a tree-lined driveway, this grand four bedroom home offers cosy intimacy. The high ceilings with exposed timber, and the mix of cool, rustic tile floors and thick carpet smother you in luxury and hint at the historic inspiration of the design.
The ambience of a timeless country manor is increased in the large kitchen, which will draw everyone together throughout the year, offering indoor dining and connection to the wraparound patio through multiple French doors for alfresco living.
The master bedroom sweeps across the second level, offering commanding views across the valley. With a balcony running the length of the house, a cosy reading nook under the window, a decadent ensuite and a huge walk-in wardrobe, there's little reason to leave this haven.
Elsewhere, you will find three further double bedrooms, one with a private staircase and an additional room that could be used as a nursery or office, a large family bathroom offering even more uninterrupted views, a large living room with a fireplace, a home office and a spacious laundry.
The triumphant collaboration between New Zealand and England is further explored in the tiered grounds, where you'll find classic rose bushes amid citrus trees, vine-covered pagodas and manicured hedgerows. To top it all off, a heated swimming pool with a summer house and tennis court will make sure you're the life and soul of the entertaining scene year-round.
High decile schooling is on your doorstep here, including Point View School, Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Botany Downs Secondary College and Somerville Intermediate School. Its enviable location is further enhanced by its proximity to Botany, Howick village and easy access to the city.
Call us today to explore this simply stunning property.
