14A Kingsley Street, Westmere, Auckland

Avant-Garde Delight

Some people collect works of art. Others live in them. This Noel Lane designed much-featured, much-admired avant-garde masterpiece has had people talking for years. Now it's time for new guardians to delight in this incredible architectural icon. As an artistic blend of reclaimed and new materials there are vast iron windows, robust steel beams, marble floors, slatted timber ceiling and a sculptural kitchen bench. All topped with a roof that hovers over the main structure as it slices up to the heavens. \n\nThrow open the windows to the north-western sun, relax in the quirky courtyard with its slanting walls and water rill, or in the soaring split-level living area. The upper floor is given over to a master bedroom while the bathroom centerpiece is a sunken bath. Guests or teens can stay in the double-storey annex where two bedrooms and bathrooms connect with a sinuous spiral staircase and open to a courtyard or deck. \n\nKnown as the AB Gibbs house, you'll be in a sought-after creative corner of Cox's Bay where leading-edge architecture stands on virtually every street. Stroll down to Cox's Bay Reserve and the waterfront, or up to West Lynn shops. Or simply stay at home and enjoy this cheeky slice of architectural history. \n\nProperty Specifications: \n\nHouse Area: 150sqm\nLand Area: 933sqm - 1/2 share\nYear Built: 1989\nCT: NA123A/754\nLegal Description: Lot 1 Deposited Plan 132538 and Flat 2 Deposited Plan 137264, Carport 2. Deposited Plan 194247 and Sleepout 2. Deposited Plan 194247.\n\nRates: $3,114.81(GST inclusive)\nLand Value: $790,000\nImprovements Value: $300,000\nCV: $1,090,000\n\nFor more information please contact Blair Haddow on 021 544 555 or Gary Wallace on 0274 988 585.\n\nClick here to find out what's within walking distance from your new home \n\nAbout Westmere\nWestmere is a popular inner city suburb just 10 minutes drive from the CBD. The area is predominantly occupied by bungalows and has approximately 1300 homes which are located in a tightly confined area which runs from Wellpark Avenue in the East down to the waterfont Rawene Ave in the West. It is spilt into two parts being the parallel avenues off Garnet Road and the very popular peninsular off Lemington Rd.\n\nWith great parks and beaches, the area attracts many young families. Westmere primary school is popular and there are many other schooling options in nearby Grey Lynn and Pt Chevalier.\n\nWith it's proximity to the CBD, and the nightlife of Ponsonby just up the road, it is also a popular area for young professionals.\n\nThe main shopping strip in Westmere is located on the corner of Garnet Rd and Westend Rd and that includes cafes, a bottle store, a takeaway and a butcher. Another popular destination nearby is the West Lynn shops on Richmond Rd and the Woolworths supermarket. St Lukes Mall is only a 10mins drive away.\n\nTransport\nWestmere is well served for public transport with buses running down Garnet Rd and Westend Rd back into the City.\n\nEating Out\nPopular destinations on Garnet Rd are the Garnet Bar, Garnet Rd Foodstore and Meola Kitchen, and the Westmere Roast and Happy Takeaways do a roaring trade.\n\n\n