One of Waikanae's most recognised homes, 70 Te Moana Road is a modern classic, combining Georgian architectural influence with exceptional craftsmanship and a wonderfully individual sense of style. Importantly for buyers, the vendors now have firm plans in place for their next move and are ready to engage with genuine buyers.
Passing through the iron gates, the sense of arrival is immediate. The Oamaru stone-clad façade, softened by established greenery, gives the home a timeless presence, while inside, the quality and attention to detail speak to the considerable care that has gone into creating it.
A spacious central hallway forms the spine of the home, offering glimpses of the gardens beyond. To one side, the formal living room brings together high-stud ceilings, elegant timber windows, and a sculptural fireplace. Opposite, the atmospheric study, with parquet flooring and beautifully crafted bespoke joinery, provides a quieter space away from the main living areas.
Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms, each continuing the home's classic aesthetic through sash windows and a considered palette. The master suite includes a walk-in robe, ensuite, and reinforced, mosaic-tiled balcony, designed with the potential for a future spa. A stylish family shower room completes this level.
The expansive kitchen, dining and family area provides a more relaxed counterpoint to the formal spaces. The dual-island kitchen is beautifully resolved, with extensive custom joinery and excellent functionality for both everyday living and entertaining. A large picture window draws the rear garden into the room, while the chapel ceiling creates a wonderful sense of space, and the elevated circular window brings in the last of the afternoon light.
Outside, the scale and privacy become even more apparent. A substantial patio provides numerous places to sit, entertain or follow the sun, alongside the swimming pool and beautifully established grounds. Tiered box hedging, water features and manicured lawns sit comfortably alongside productive vegetable gardens and fruit trees, with a plentiful bore water supply helping maintain the property throughout the seasons.
Practicality has been considered just as carefully, with toughened glass set within timber frames, gas central heating, a double-sided wood burner and provision already in place for a future internal lift.
Adding another dimension is the two-storey ancillary building, designed and finished with the same attention to detail as the main residence. Upstairs, a beautifully appointed one-bedroom flat has operated successfully as an Airbnb, while below are a double garage, shower room, workshop and excellent storage.
70 Te Moana Road has always stood apart, not simply because of its scale, but because of the consistency of thought and quality that runs throughout the home and grounds. Properties with this much individuality are difficult to replicate.
The vendors' next chapter is already planned, and their intention is clear. They are ready to see the property sold and are prepared to engage with the market, presenting a genuine opportunity for buyers who may previously have considered a home of this calibre beyond reach.
