6 Cliff Road, Torbay, North Shore

Super cool architectural waterfront icon

Understated from the roadside yet unforgettable once revealed, this 1980s Canahan and Hulena collaboration is a true architectural gem - elegant, relaxed, and effortlessly beachy. It's a suntrap with a vast, ship-like deck stretching the full width of the garden toward the water's edge, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

The ground floor includes a guest bedroom with its own private deck, while upstairs features three more bedrooms - including the master suite, where you might spot dolphins or orcas gliding past as you wake. The upper level is crowned by a generous artist's studio - equally suited as a work-from-home office or teenagers' retreat.

As the photos reveal, outdoor living was central to the design brief, with extensive decks, a circular driveway, and a large garage complete with workshop and off-street parking for a small boat.

Once you own this remarkable property, you'll hold all the cards - update, transform, extend, or simply enjoy it as it is. The expansive 1,391sqm (freehold) section gives you every option.

The location is exceptional - just a short stroll north to Long Bay Regional Park, or to secluded Ladder Bay, family-friendly Winstone's Cove, and the lively Waiake Beach where you can launch your boat. Excellent private and public schools, plus easy access to public transport, the city, and motorways in all directions complete the picture.

Waterfront at Cliff Road - yours for the taking.