38 Hamilton Road, Herne Bay

Karen Spires' Website\n\nBeyond the ancient pohutukawa standing sentinel over manicured gardens, this grand historic villa continues to echo with the gentility and splendour it was built for. \nOnce home to Governor Generals, the double-storey Edwardian stunner is part of a 1246m2 estate that also includes a vast all-season lawn, pool house and pool. With its sun-bathed aspect, deep return verandas lead to spacious rooms and soaring ceilings. Many of the home's original features have been treasured by successive owners - the jewel-like stained glass windows, intricately turned columns, rich timber floors, seven ornate fireplaces and divine plaster detailing. \nThe lower floor's parade of rooms perfectly suit today's lifestyle, serving as a media room with exquisite Venetian-style panelling, a library office, formal dining and kitchen/family area. Turn up the interior/exterior Bose sound system and entertain on the back veranda in the sun, have guests stay in the ensuited pool house, watch the kids play, retract the electronic pool cover and dive into the 3m-deep heated pool. \nUpstairs, four bedrooms include one large enough to serve as a child's playroom as well as a master suite with sitting area, private balcony with sweeping harbour views, walk-through wardrobe and ensuite. Practicalities include a 40sqm lined basement with gym/wine cellar, full air conditioning system, road-side double garage and intercom security. A rare offering on Herne Bay's prestigious northern slopes. \n\nLand size: 1246sqm more or less\nFloor area: 350sqm more or less\nCV: $4,920,000 Land: $1,830,000 Improvements: $3,090,000\n\nPrice by negotiation.\n\nPhone for an appointment to view.\n\nEmail Karen if you would like to be sent:\n- Recent sales in Herne Bay\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, Residential Views, please email her. It's a great way to hear about new listings and keep up to date with the local property market.\n\nAbout Herne Bay:\nHerne Bay sits on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour, just a short distance from Auckland's CBD. With small city beaches and quiet streets filled with both modern and heritage homes, many with sea views, Herne Bay is one of Auckland's most prestigious suburbs. Access to the Northern Motorway and the North Shore is close by, making commuting easy if you work outside of the CBD. \n\nWith the Westhaven marina at your doorstep, Victoria Park a short distance away and Bayfield Park close by, there is plenty to keep you occupied in the evenings and weekends. \n\nHerne Bay Shopping:\nHerne Bay has a variety of shops along Jervois Road, from fashion boutiques to gift and homeware stores. Popular Ponsonby Road is a short walk away, and both these areas are known for shopping with a designer edge, as well as their many cafes and restaurants. \n\nTransport:\nFrequent buses run along Jervois Road to the city. \n\nEating Out:\nThere are many restaurants and cafes along Jervois Road and also in nearby Ponsonby Road. From fish and chips to ethnic restaurants to five star dining and a top quality steak house, there is something to suit everybody's taste.\n