Aaron Foss

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 5 June 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) Immerse yourself in the inviting charm of this expansive 5-bedroom residence boasting sweeping water vistas across the Tamaki Estuary towards Half Moon Bay. Nestled away from the road, this home tastefully modernised, offers a tranquil retreat on a generous, flat, secluded lot.Upon entering, be captivated by the romantic ambiance of soaring timber ceilings, exposed beams, and spiral timber staircases. The main level's expansive open-plan layout exudes a welcoming warmth akin to a cozy ski lodge. Rich timber floors lead you to a cozy fireplace and breathtaking views. While retaining timeless character, the area seamlessly blends classic charm with modern convenience, featuring a contemporary kitchen complete with an under-bench wine fridge. Bi-fold doors open onto a sprawling entertainer's deck, perfect for gatherings.Convenience reigns on the main level, housing the master bedroom suite along with an office or dressing room and a modern bathroom. Two bathrooms boast heated floors for added comfort. Downstairs, a separate zone offers children their own lounge, three sizable bedrooms, a family bathroom, and access to the garden. The upper level hosts a guest suite with a walk-through wardrobe, an ensuite, and panoramic views-ideal for teens or potential rental income.Completing this remarkable property is a double carport and ample off-street parking. Zoned for Glendowie Primary and College, and within walking distance of Glendowie kindergarten and Roberta Reserve, shops and cafes, this home is perfect for families seeking character combined with modern comforts-a truly unique and captivating offering!

Tender: Closes on Monday 17 June 2024 at 4:00PM (unless sold prior) Experience unrivalled luxury living in Auckland's most prestigious neighbourhood. Indulge in the pinnacle of opulence with this brand-new luxury residence, nestled in this coveted 10 Million dollar neighbourhood. Spread across three levels on a freehold site, this masterpiece boasts a wealth of sophisticated features and high-quality finishes that redefine modern living. The residence unveils an entrance of grandeur leading to an expansive open-plan living and dining area, adorned with high ceilings and European oak flooring. Discover five spacious double bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with an ensuite bathroom, walk-in robe, and awe-inspiring views of the iconic Sky Tower. A strikingly designed wall feature electric fire adds a touch of elegance, while underfloor heating in all bathrooms, central air, and two heat pumps ensure year-round comfort. The heart of the home lies in the designer kitchen and butler pantry, equipped with top-of-the-line Miele appliances. Relax and entertain on the inviting outdoor decks that offer an alfresco ambiance, and take advantage of the separate laundry, two water bars, and a double internal access garage. This property is the epitome of luxury and convenience for the entire family, perfectly situated near the picturesque Orakei Basin and pristine beaches. Residents can relish in water sports, leisurely walks, or bike rides along scenic pathways, while the Eastridge Shopping Centre and Coates Avenue shops offer an array of dining options and cafes. Boasting close proximity to the city centre and prominent local schools, this location seamlessly marries urban convenience with a peaceful suburban retreat. Embrace a life of unparalleled elegance and modernity in this exceptional home, meticulously curated for the discerning homeowner seeking nothing but the finest. Welcome to your new dream home.

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) Occupying a high-profile corner site in a desirable family-friendly neighbourhood, this attractive family home with sizeable detached sleepout has development potential. Zoned Mixed Housing Suburban and comprising a generous 796 sqm (approx.) largely flat accessible site, the opportunity to transform the block will have huge appeal to developers and investors. Conversely, families looking for a spacious home in established gardens will love the entertainment spaces and appreciate the handy accommodation bonus for teens or boarders. The elevated brick and stucco 1950s-character home has been well-maintained and features original native timber floors in high traffic areas adding a honey-toned contrast to the crisp white modernised interior. Expansive open plan living and dining areas have French doors opening out onto a pergola alfresco area and decking with steps to safely fenced, sheltered lawns with ample space for a swimming pool. Mosaic tile splash back walls define the well-equipped contemporary kitchen where composite stone benchtops accompany ample cabinetry integrating hideaway laundry. Bedrooms share the bathroom complete with shower, floating vanity, heated ladder, and WC. The home maintains year-round warmth from the ducted heating and cooling system along with all-day sun from a north facing aspect. The sleepout studio set well away from the house has a pitched roof above slumber zone and incorporates a handy food prep area and ensuite bathroom.The single basement garage provides off-street parking while attractively landscaped grounds feature mature trees bordering the property. In zone for Glendowie School and College - both nearby - this exceptional property is located close to foreshore walkways, both Crossfield and Roberta Reserves, as well as hugely popular Churchill Park.

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) Nostalgic elements of a bygone era blend tastefully with modernity, in this character weatherboard north facing home in a leafy neighbourhood. Enjoying the cachet of an upmarket address and a few minutes' walk to village and beach with Dingle Dell close by, the prettily landscaped property would be ideal for a growing family. Leadlight windows, native timber floors, and high stud panelled ceilings complement interconnected living spaces on the main floor. A formal sitting room has a cosy Jetmaster fireplace while the dining area with urban outlook has, and will be, the setting for memorable dinner parties. Next door a warm and elegant family room features another fireplace and archetypal bay window. At the rear of the home, a colossal designer kitchen, curated for foodies, boasts black granite benchtops, sleek appliances including bar fridge, and masses of storage. Two banks of French doors connect to the massive pergola covered deck screened for privacy by foliage and perfect for barbecues, open air dining or just lazing about in the sun. Four bedrooms are divided over two floors with one accessing the deck also. The main bedroom is upstairs and has a walk-in closet. The classically styled bathroom is shared between two while downstairs the family version is a fetching black and white tiled version with vintage-look fittings and separate toilet adjacent to a laundry. A versatile utility room with exterior doors is currently a gym but could be a home-based office or clinic. A combination of a ducted heating and cooling system and individual heat pumps ensures year-round comfort and warmth.A huge basement includes storage and ancillary rooms along with a second huge laundry while there's parking on the front forecourt for two or three cars. The 443 sqm (approx.) freehold property sits in a central position zoned St Heliers and St Ignatius Schools and is handy to bus transport for a city commute.

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) Tucked away in its own private oasis this surprisingly sizable cedar clad 1960s townhouse gets bonus points for size and sunshine. Single level living comprising of a 108 sqm (approx.) floor plan incorporates two living areas with easy flow likely to appeal to buyers seeking privacy amidst a low maintenance lifestyle. From first home buyers to downsizing retirees and investors, this versatile gem has all the credentials along with its outstanding address in a pivotal location close to amenities. Consistent with the period architecture, the interior has a very cool, slightly retro feel. Horizontal native timber delivers the archetypal tongue and groove wall lining defines the first lounge where a Kent log burner and wall mounted heat pump keep the winter chills at bay. A second carpeted lounge and dining nook enjoying all the advantages of indoor/outdoor flow bathe in natural light pouring in through French doors on a northerly aspect. The sheltered courtyard is partly roofed for all weather entertainment while a pocket square of lawn will appeal to pets and their humans. A cheerful and serviceable kitchen has scope for an upgrade but nonetheless works well as is, with modern appliances and solid timber benchtops. Three bedrooms including two with built in storage as well as patio access ready for cooling ventilation on balmy summer evenings. The bathroom has vanity and shub while the laundry is separate and parking at the door is in a double carport with added storage in garden shed.In a prestigious neighbourhood, this is an outstanding entry-level opportunity on a cross lease section shared with just one other in the block. Desirably zoned for St Heliers School and nearby Glendowie College, the property also sits close to shops and seafront, public transport bus routes as well as popular Crossfield Reserve.

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) From award-winning Hulena Architects, this brand new, highly specced Nu-Wall aluminium clad home is a low maintenance option for busy bay-loving people. At the road frontage as one of four exclusive Principle Homes Constructed dwellings, the 155 sqm (approx.) air-conditioned abode is a short walk to the beach and elevated to capture urban views including iconic Sky Tower. From the unique front door with A-shaped handgrip, a foyer flows through to the open plan ground floor living. This spatially generous zone connects effortlessly via full length sliders onto a partly covered wraparound deck with leafy westerly views across the region. European oak flooring underpins kitchen, lounge, and dining area, well illuminated by natural light owing to generous double glazing all round. The superb designer kitchen displays distinctive mesh lattice detailing, granite slabs, brushed brass tapware, and Miele appliances with the sociable island an ideal gathering place. Upstairs three double bedrooms are warmly luxurious with the master having a walk-in dressing room. A huge underfloor heated ensuite bathroom has dual vessel basins atop a granite slab vanity and large format Italian tiles cloak wet shower and walls. The main family bathroom similarly echoes the glamorous Italian theme and includes a Victoria & Albert tub. Downstairs, a guest powder room with in-wall cistern has bags of panache and nearby an internal access carpeted garage houses the laundry.Walk to both Kohimarama and St Heliers beaches, cafes, restaurants, and boutiques with St Ignatius School just steps from home. Close to Madills Farm for doggie dashes and easy access to public transport for a city commute, this superb lock-and-leave property offers a first-class lifestyle in an incredibly desirable seaside neighbourhood.

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) Facing north and elevated for myriad unrestricted water views, this magnificent residence rocking Tuscan villa vibes fronts Roberta Reserve. This exceptionally rare opportunity nestled on an aptly named and exclusive crescent is selling for the first time in over 20 years. Assuredly prestigious, the low maintenance property has a dress circle position from which to experience the ever-shifting tidal flows and boating activity. An airy sophistication is the theme throughout with classic elements and mood lighting instilling nuanced character into this 1990s archetype. A tiled entrance foyer has several steps descending to softly carpeted entertainment zones where white and ivory tones harmonise with tasteful drapes. The living room is warmed by a gas fireplace and has doors to a covered terrace while the adjoining formal dining room with sitting area similarly connects. On the easterly aspect a sleek minimalist Bosch equipped kitchen with versatile family area for casual living obligingly basks in morning sun. On this floor the main bedroom enjoys tranquil isolation from the rest and boasts walk in closet alongside a sizable ensuite with bath, toilet, shower, and vanity and additional powder room. On the ground floor a central family room with outdoor flow to a huge loggia and patio is the conduit for remaining bedrooms and another tiled bathroom.There's ample parking and a huge internal access double garage stacked with shelves while separate laundry links with the kitchen. Manicured gardens are undemanding with a 576 sqm (approx.) freehold section abutting acres of rolling green spaces and walkways. Close to Glendowie Kindergarten, Glendowie Primary & College, and Sacred Heart College, this 327 sqm (approx.) residence is perfect for super social families who frequently entertain.

Titles now issued, present your offers!This sensational brick and Abodo freestanding home on an elevated ridgeline overlooking the Tamaki estuary is the first completed of five expertly constructed Jalcon Homes. Opening the door to a world of luxury in a coastal setting, all these brand-new Avant garde Stevens Lawson Architects homes boast artfully functional, high-end interiors. Dramatic linear profiles and signature exterior detailing imparts a sense of drama and dominance with pitched roof forming the loftily elegant upper floor volumes within. The upstairs living boasts an inspirational layout suited to big parties or intimate gatherings with ample double glazing including high clerestory windows. These usher in abundant natural light while crisp white wall tones anchor limewashed timber flooring. Exterior sliders merge the indoors with an open-air wraparound shiplap lined balcony protected by distinctive signature tessellated battens. Euro-chic minimalism is the name of the culinary game in the impressive designer kitchen fitted with Fisher & Paykel appliances, brushed gunmetal tapware, slab marble wall and countertops, with fridge integrated into handsome flush cabinetry. The upstairs master bedroom has a bespoke dressing room and highly specced ensuite while ground floor double bedrooms and study share a curvaceous bathroom featuring freestanding tub, above counter vessel, and brushed gunmetal fittings. A hallway laundry is a practical inclusion, and the double garage is internally accessed. On a freehold 244 sqm (approx.) site with landscaped outdoor areas, the Lot 5 neighbour is similarly oriented whilst three street front terraced homes occupy Lots 1-3. Flexible floor plans combine with low maintenance attributes appealing to time-poor buyers who will revel in proximity to eastern beaches, nature spaces, excellent schooling, and nearby public transport.

Breath-taking expansive views of Rangitoto Island and the sparkling Waitemata Harbour define this timeless apartment occupying the entire third floor of iconic 'Sonata'. The world class Architect Buchan crafted a building that has a bold fluid form, intentionally echoing the gentle curve of the bay below with this being the largest of the five palatial apartments within. The quiet luxury of this apartment will appeal to discerning residents who put a premium on privacy and security with prime features of the three-bedroom three-bathroom home including:Substantial spatial volumes for generous living enhanced by floor to ceiling curved glazing on a north facing aspect maximising light and vistas from multiple positionsBespoke interior that has been beautifully crafted harnessing the latest cutting-edge fittings and materials with textured nuancesExpansive open plan living spaces, dining area and media room with direct connection to a large balcony creating an Italian alfresco livingLuxuriously appointed Poliform kitchen by Studio Italia deftly blending marble counter tops, light timber cabinetry, and a butler's kitchen with Gaggenau appliancesSupersized bedroom quarters with large ensuites and expansive wardrobes including the sumptuous master which comprises of a fashionista's dressing room and spa like ensuite with bathSeparate laundry and extensive storageThree allocated basement carparks with large lock up storage and EV charging stationA short walk, through private access to the beach and St Heliers Village where boutiques, bars, cafes, and community amenities abound. In zone for top schools and a 15-minute commute to the city, our motivated and realistic owners are committed to sell and encourage interested parties to inspect at their earliest convenience.

Bathed in natural light this solid brick and tile gem occupies a coveted spot, just a short stroll away from the Half Moon Bay Marina. Ditch the car and opt for the hassle-free ferry service to the city!Ideal for first homebuyers, downsizers, or astute investors, this residence boasts two well-appointed bedrooms, and an open-plan living and dining area with idyllic views of Pigeon Mountain. Renovated in 2022, the property showcases a contemporary kitchen complete with a pantry nook, a single-car garage, additional off-street parking, and ample storage space throughout to round out the offerings. The low-maintenance garden area is tailor-made for summer gatherings.Half Moon Bay Marina, with its supermarket, eateries, and ferry services, caters to those who prioritise lifestyle and location. The property's allure is further enhanced by the proximity to fabulous local schools such as Wakaaranga Primary School, Pigeon Mountain Primary, Farm Cove Intermediate, and Pakuranga College - making it even more of a compelling choice.Act now to seize the chance to own this affordable home in a dream location - our vendor is highly motivated! Contact us today for further information, or to arrange a private viewing.