Luxury Residence Just Moments from the Beach
USD $1,257,594
52 Tarawera Terrace, Auckland, Auckland, 1071, New Zealand
Listed by: Jane Wang | Barfoot & Thompson
Welcome to your own private retreat, tucked away in one of St Heliers’ most prestigious streets. This breathtaking four-bedroom, five-bathroom home feels more like a luxury holiday escape than an everyday residence – yet it’s just moments from the beach, St heliers village, and top local schools.Set against a lush native bush backdrop, this architecturally unique, multi-level home offers a rare combination of peace, privacy, and effortless style. Originally built in the 1980s and recently refreshed with elegant new bathrooms, a full repaint, and restored timber flooring, the home perfectly balances timeless charm with modern comfort.Step inside and feel the stress melt away. From the spacious lounge, dramatic full-height windows frame the tranquil forest like a living artwork. Glass sliders open onto a sun-drenched northwest-facing deck, the perfect spot for sunset drinks or al fresco dinners serenaded by birdsong.The layout is ideal for families and guests alike:• Main level: Light-filled open-plan living, a large entertainer’s kitchen with double Smeg oven, and the luxurious master suite with en suite and private deck.• Upper level: Two generous bedrooms sharing a semi-en suite – perfect for kids or teens.• Lower level: A fully self-contained one-bedroom apartment with separate entrance, its own lounge, bathroom, kitchenette and large deck – ideal for extended family, guests or even Airbnb income.Every corner of the home has been designed with lifestyle in mind – from underfloor heating in tiled areas, ducted central heating, and a cozy gas fire, to endless storage and flexible spaces like the multipurpose room off the laundry.Outside, the double garage includes its own bathroom, making it perfect as a workshop, studio, or creative escape. There's plenty of off-street parking too.Best of all, you’re positioned between Kohimarama and St Heliers – stroll to cafés, beaches, Madill’s Farm, or enjoy dinner by the sea. Zoned for St Thomas’s Primary and Glendowie College, and close to Sacred Heart and St Ignatius, your education needs are covered.If you’ve been searching for a home that feels like a permanent holiday – peaceful, private, yet perfectly connected – this is it.Come and experience the magic for yourself. Paradise is closer than you think.Motivated vendor has relocated and committed to sell.
Highlights:
Custom cabinetry
Full-height windows
Northwest-facing deck
Listed by Jane Wang | Barfoot & Thompson
Highlights:
Custom cabinetry
Full-height windows
Northwest-facing deck
Self-contained one-bedroom apartment
Underfloor heating
Ducted central heating
Multipurpose room
Double garage with bathroom
Proximity to beach and village
Zoned for prestigious schools