Saint Heliers, Auckland
Imagine raising your family in one of St Heliers most remarkable homes, privately positioned on a substantial 1,384sqm north-facing site just moments from Madills Farm, Kohimarama Beach and the waterfront lifestyle.
For sale Asking Price $3,150,000
Private. Elevated. Extraordinary.
Offering approximately 364sqm of floor area, this is a home of genuine scale, with generous living spaces, four bedrooms, an office adjoining the master suite and wonderful separation for family life. Elevated and exceptionally private, the home enjoys a beautiful outlook across the surrounding neighbourhood to the harbour, while its north-facing aspect captures all-day sun and spectacular sunsets.
Designed in 1957 by renowned architect Vladimir Cacala for celebrated New Zealand artist Garth Tapper, the home has an architectural pedigree that sets it apart. Its distinctive cantilevered form, expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing and original blue, white and yellow colour palette speak to Cacala's bold mid-century design, while timber floors and panelling and a dramatic double-height stone wall bring warmth and character throughout.
The home
Importantly, this was architecture designed to be lived in. The split-level layout, generous proportions, connection between spaces and strong relationship with the outdoors make this as much a substantial family home as an important piece of New Zealand residential architecture.
The substantial grounds are another point of difference. Adding to the sense of privacy, the property extends into an established pocket of bush, complete with a tree house tucked amongst the trees, a unique addition for families and another reminder of just how much this substantial site has to offer.
The potential here is significant. Whether you choose to enhance the home over time or undertake a more substantial transformation, the scale of the house, privacy and exceptional 1,384sqm site provides an incredible foundation to work with. Architectural concepts were explored, including the addition of a pool, offering a glimpse of just what could be possible.
Practicality hasn't been forgotten, with a carport at the front of the property and a separate rear garage and workshop, complete with a car pit, ideal for vehicles, storage, hobbies or projects.
Private. Elevated. Extraordinary.
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Location
8 Kirkmay Place is about 16 minutes’ drive from Auckland’s city centre in light traffic.
It is in the enrolment zone for St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers), St Thomas School (Auckland), Baradene College and Glendowie College.
The homeSchoolsPlaces nearby
Walking and driving times are from the home, at an easy pace along footpaths and by road in light traffic, from OpenStreetMap routing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
The home is in the enrolment zone for Baradene College, Glendowie College, St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) and St Thomas School (Auckland). Zones can change, so please confirm with each school.
Years 1 to 6
State-integrated, co-educational primary · about 230 students
State-integrated: enrolment gives preference to families of its special character, so being in zone is not a guarantee of a place.
22 min walk 1.6 km · 72 Speight Road, St Heliers
School website for St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) (opens in a new tab)Years 1 to 8
State, co-educational primary · about 820 students
16 min walk 1.2 km · Allum Street, Kohimarama
School website for St Thomas School (Auckland) (opens in a new tab)Years 7 to 13
State-integrated, girls’ secondary · about 1,520 students
State-integrated: enrolment gives preference to families of its special character, so being in zone is not a guarantee of a place.
10 min drive 5.6 km · 237 Victoria Avenue, Remuera
School website for Baradene College (opens in a new tab)Years 9 to 13
State, co-educational secondary · about 1,180 students
5 min drive 2.4 km · 21 Crossfield Road, Glendowie
School website for Glendowie College (opens in a new tab)A1 Student School24 min walk
Private, co-educational school. No enrolment zone dependency.
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)30 min walk
State-integrated, co-educational primary. No enrolment zone dependency.
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)5 min drive
State-integrated, boys’ secondary. No enrolment zone dependency.
Zones checked against Ministry of Education enrolment zone data. School details and rolls from the Ministry’s schools directory. Walk times are at an easy pace along footpaths.
Viewings
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Method of sale
Asking Price $3,150,000
Open homes
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Ray White St Heliers
Five AM Bayside Realty Limited. Office 09 578 5000
