Adjacent to Auckland’s largest green area of One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) Domain and Cornwall Park, and with exclusive private access to the park, is this well-kept secret – the home with the turret – in beautiful Fern Avenue, off the end of Golf Road.
The house sits proudly with towering views out to the Waitakere Ranges while picking up the sought-after views of the Sky Tower.
Ripe in history, it was built in 1901 for the Auckland Golf Club, then purchased by entrepreneur Percy Kingswell who added the octagonal turret – the architectural feature of the home – from which can be viewed Sky Tower fireworks displays at night and extensive Manukau Harbour views during the day.
Many original features remain, including the Kauri floors and weatherboards, Rimu joinery, pressed steel ceilings, Oak panelling, elegant fireplaces and the grand double-height entry parlour.
Extensively renovated in 2000 when the ground floor plan was extended, and a large modern open-plan kitchen/family room was created. Further additions in 2004 included the three-car garage, indoor pool-house and gymnasium.
As you would expect from a stately manor home, there is a music room, billiards room, multiple bedrooms and ample storage.
Be impressed by the exceptionally well-groomed and manicured gardens on the 2,720 sqm of prime freehold residential land.
The tennis court which lies perfectly for the sun has a full run-off for the most experienced players.
By securing such a large volume of land, comprising 2,720 sqm of prime freehold tenure together with a landmark house, you can’t go wrong.
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE ENJOYMENT.
CV - $10,500,000
