2 Aldred Road, Remuera, Auckland

Heart and Soul

\nFirst time to the market in over 20 years this breath-taking home of soul-filled rooms and heritage features is the perfect response to today's lifestyles. \n\nElegantly proportioned rooms have been meticulously reworked with artisan finishes - limewash, crackle-glaze, waxed walls - along with mellow timbers, crafted wrought iron and restful tones. It's simply beautiful. \n\nWhether you're entertaining or enjoying family life, this home is ideal, with various living areas encircling the central foyer and staircase. Formal rooms open on to suntrap courtyards, while a more casual open-plan area leads to a private, sunny garden. Step out to the poolside terrace beneath the white wisteria, or gaze at the obelisk and ancient pohutukawa standing guard at the bottom of the garden. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two bathrooms include a grand master suite as well as an exquisitely original Art Deco main bathroom. \n\nEvery detail - from the aesthetic merging of old and new, to the practicalities of a double garage, plentiful storage, pool and garden automation and separate laundry - is delivered in this timeless renovation of a 1925 classic by Pip Cheshire. The unswerving vision of the current owners have seen this house emerge over the years as one of the most magical you will see. In double Grammar zones, with ready access to private schools, Remuera and Victoria Avenue shops this is a family fantasy come true. Motivated Vendor. CV $2,000,000.\n\nProperty Specifications:\nHouse Area: 364.34sqm (includes Dwelling, First Floor Balcony, Garage, Porte-cochere)\nLand Area: 665sqm\nCT: NA417/42\nLegal Description: Lot 5, Deposited Plan 18401\n\nRates: $5,737.84 (GST inclusive)\nLand Value: $1,250,000\nImprovements Value: $750,000\nCV: $2,000,000\n\nAuction\n2pm, Wednesday 17 April 2013 (unless sold prior)\n4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland\n\nFor more information please contact Gary Wallace on 0274 988 585 or Vicki Wallace on 021 988 585.\n\nIf you would like to receive Gary and Vicki's weekly email newsletter, THE WALLACE REPORT, please email us - gary.wallace@bayleys.co.nz or vicki.wallace@bayleys.co.nz and put PLEASE ADD ME TO EMAIL in the subject line. It's a great way to hear about new listings and to keep up to date with the local property market.\n\nClick here to find out what's within walking distance from your new home\n\nRemuera:\nRemuera is conveniently located within easy driving distance of Auckland's CBD, the Auckland Domain, Auckland Hospital and Eastern Suburbs beaches. An eclectic mix of mainly old character homes and new homes makes it an attractive area that has been home to many of Auckland's most influential families since the 19th century. Remuera's Library is a landmark building in the centre of a bustling strip of fashion and homeware stores, interspersed with delightful restaurants and cafes. Residents love the open green spaces and a large selection of parks, reserves and walking tracks including Little Rangitoto Reserve and the Orakei Basin board walk.\n