2 Waitemata, Street, St Marys Bay

Karen Spires' Website\n\nWorlds apart yet moments away from the CBD, this exceptional home is one of St Marys Bay's most outstanding. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, it's ideal for entertaining, working from home or those with the freedom of an empty nest. Panoramic views over the city and harbour from the open plan living and full-width loggia deck, a gorgeous state-of-the-art kitchen with vast island bench and a sheltered courtyard with outdoor fireplace and nearby private guest wing make this the ultimate entertainer's haven - instantly relaxing, ultimately welcoming. Exquisitely executed from the upper floor master suite to the manicured gardens with palm grove and scented gardenia hedge. Spanning a full block depth on 594m2 with two street addresses, there's a single garage on Waitemata Street and a double on Harbour Street. Both a tranquil sanctuary and an action-ready entertainer's fantasy, minutes to the waterfront, marina, Ponsonby and CBD. Homes of this calibre are rare; seize the opportunity and make it yours. \n\nLand size: 594sqm more or less\nHouse Area: 185sqm + 52sqm (deck) + 57sqm (garaging)\n\nCall for an appointment to view.\n\nAuction: 2pm, Wednesday 15 December 2010 (unless sold prior)\n4 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Maritime Square\n\nEmail Karen if you would like to be sent:\n- Recent sales in St Marys Bay\n- Floor Plans\n- LIM\n- A comprehensive property report which includes Title, CV, LIM, etc. \n\nIf you would like to receive Karen's weekly email newsletter, Karen Spires Residential News, please email her. It's a great way to hear about new listings and keep up to date with the local property market.\n\nSt Mary's Bay has some of the best views in Auckland, looking out across the Waitemata Harbour, the Harbour Bridge, east towards the central city and west towards the Upper Harbour.\nThe demographics of St Mary's Bay reflect the assortment of residences from high end villas to apartments. Inhabitants range from prosperous single yuppies and dinkies through to one and two child families. A sizeable number of the apartments have been bought with pink dollars. Sections sizes in St Mary's Bay are typically smaller (300sqm) than in Herne Bay (500-600sqm).\n \nSchools\nNearby are the excellent Ponsonby Primary School and Ponsonby Intermediate School. As far as secondary schools are concerned, the area is zoned for Auckland Girls Grammar and Western Springs College. However, many moneyed residents send their kids to private schools across town.\n \nShops\nThe area is famous for its shopping. Ponsonby and Jervois Rds are lined with fashion design stores such as Karen Walker, Zambesi and Workshop and trendy specialty stores selling homewares and jewellery. Local icons such as Prego, SPQR and Bambina enjoy patronage from locals and visitors alike and there are plenty of restaurants catering to all tastes and styles. There are fairly new supermarkets in Richmond Rd and College Hill and plenty of bakeries, flower and fruit shops. Downtown Auckland, Newmarket shops and St Lukes Mall are fairly close by.\n \nLeisure\nMany local parks, including Victoria Park, Western Park, Grey Lynn Park and Cox's Bay, are great places to relax and get some fresh air. The famous local rugby club now plays just down the road at Western Springs - and residents enjoy being close to the zoo, MOTAT and Western Springs Park as well. The historic Pt Erin Baths are well frequented, as are a collection of little beaches along the waterfront.\nLocal sports clubs include bowling, yachting, rugby, soccer, snooker, tennis, petanque and squash.\nHowever, to be frank, the most popular leisure activity in this part of town is people watching while sipping a trim latte.\n