This extraordinary Tuarāo te Marama residence represents one of the most exclusive and enviable waterfront opportunities Kerikeri has ever offered. Sitting proudly above the water's edge, this prestigious north-facing estate combines architectural quality, resort-style living, and exceptional privacy.
This remarkable home offers discerning buyers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure a true Kerikeri landmark. Constructed to an exceptionally high standard, the property showcases solid rimu joinery, cedar cladding, schist detailing, and copper spouting, supported by a surveyed reinstatement cost of circa $6m. Inside, vaulted ceilings and open-plan living create seamless flow throughout the main living and entertainment zones.
The residence, a luxury six-bedroom residence (52) set across 5,465sqm together with its adjacent section (52A), offering outstanding space, versatility, and future development potential. Elevated to capture and panoramic Kerikeri Inlet views, an exceptional range of accommodation, including a grand 90sqm master suite, a second master suite, two additional doubles, an office, a games nook/library, home gym, and a spacious luxury self-contained one-bedroom apartment with water views and independent access, it provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle just minutes from Kerikeri's township, boutique dining, health care, top-rated schools, and golf courses.
Tuarāo te Marama delivers premium family living, superb amenities, private water access, and a luxury coastal lifestyle within a secure waterfront enclave. The main living room is a standout feature, boasting 6m vaulted ceilings, multiple sitting areas, and a formal dining area. A newly constructed (2025) conservatory provides another versatile living/dining space, while all primary rooms are north-facing, ensuring abundant natural light and all-day sun. Garaging and parking provisions are substantial, offering a carpeted four-car garage with built-in storage, a six-car driveway, and ample room for a campervan or boat.
The estate benefits from exclusive private water access via a purpose-built, consented boat ramp, together with the option of a 15m pole mooring visible from the house, ensuring effortless access to boating and fishing Outdoor living is exceptional, with over 400sqm of wrap-around decking, multiple entertaining spaces, a built-in gas BBQ, and an outdoor fireplace. Additional lifestyle features encompass a heated 20m infinity pool, a 5m swim spa, an outdoor shower, and a light-filled home gym. Landscaped terracing, boulder walls, manicured hedges, and two 18sqm timber cabins provide flexible options for storage, studios, or sleepouts. Rare dual-title with a combined CV of $4.43m ( 2027)
The adjoining 52A title offers a large flat lawn with open inlet views and presents strong potential for the development of an additional premium dwelling (subject to consent), while retaining water access for both sections. Combined, the two titles create one of Kerikeri's most exclusive, conveniently located waterfront holdings.
