There are very few homes in Hamilton that genuinely stop you. 12 Jellicoe Drive is one of them. A meticulously renovated brick and cedar residence in the heart of Hayes Paddock, it sits directly on the Waikato River with backyard access to the river walkway and views across to the park reserve beyond. This is Hamilton East at its most refined.
Think Ponsonby-level finish in a location that still rewards early movers. Spanning approximately 204sqm on a fully fenced riverside section, every element of this home has been considered, invested in and executed with precision. The result is a property that lives as beautifully as it looks.
At the core of the home is a striking north-west facing extension, designed to draw in the afternoon sun and frame evening sunsets over the river. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is expansive and immaculately finished, flowing seamlessly through to a covered portico built for year-round entertaining. Freshly laid lawn completes the outdoor setting. A resource consent-approved double carport is also in place, a rare achievement in this heritage-protected area and a significant practical advantage for the incoming owner.
The interior investment is extensive and uncompromising. Custom oak joinery by King & Co sets the tone throughout, with a bespoke wardrobe with integrated lighting, a built-in bookshelf and a dedicated desk, each piece crafted individually for the space. A HiFi architectural speaker system carries music through every room and out to the entertaining areas. Central heating and a positive air pressure system, finished with plastered architectural grills, deliver year-round comfort with no visual concession. Architecturally designed lighting transforms the home at every hour. Underfoot, premium Bremworth woollen carpet runs throughout, alongside new tapware and hardware house-wide. A smart home security system with eight 4K cameras, integrated networking and smart irrigation rounds out a home that is as intelligent as it is beautiful.
Four bedrooms are generously proportioned and thoughtfully appointed. The master suite is a private world of its own, complete with his and hers ensuite and direct access to a secluded deck where a freestanding outdoor bath tub makes unwinding after a long day an occasion rather than a routine. A second bathroom of equal quality serves the remainder of the home.
Hayes Paddock occupies a unique position in Hamilton's story. Bordered by the Waikato River and anchored by the thriving MADE precinct on Grey Street, this is a neighbourhood that has found its identity and is growing into it with confidence. River walks from your back gate, acclaimed cafés and eateries minutes on foot, Wellington Street Beach Reserve nearby, and swift access to the CBD make the day-to-day here genuinely enviable. This is the kind of address that people move to once and do not leave.
Zoned for Hamilton East School, Peachgrove Intermediate, Hamilton Boys' High School and Hamilton Girls' High School.
For the discerning buyer who understands that truly considered homes are rare, this is the one.
