There are homes that impress from the moment you arrive. Then there are homes that leave a lasting impression long after you have left.

Positioned within the private Vaucluse enclave above Oriental Bay, 3 Bayview Terrace belongs firmly in the latter. One of only eight residences within Vaucluse, it occupies the northernmost position in the enclave, with a northwestern aspect capturing panoramic harbour views, exceptional privacy, and long hours of sun.

Originally developed by Warren and Masters, the residence has quietly played host to some of New Zealand’s most recognised business leaders before entering its most significant chapter to date. The result is a home that feels established rather than restored, contemporary without ever chasing fashion.

The kitchen sits naturally at the centre of daily life, connecting effortlessly with the surrounding living areas and outdoor entertaining spaces, where the harbour is never far from view. Leathered Titanium Gold granite, bespoke joinery, and a suite of anthracite Gaggenau appliances bring both precision and substance to the space. Formal and informal rooms each have their own identity, allowing the home to adapt as readily to everyday family life as it does to larger scale entertaining. Two architecturally integrated Escea fireplaces bring warmth and atmosphere to the principal living areas, while ducted gas central heating provides comfort throughout the home.

The recent refurbishment is remarkable, not because it announces itself, but because it does not. The work of award-winning designers, carefully selected natural materials and exacting craftsmanship is evident through every layer of the home, from double glazing and extensive exterior works to specialist lighting designed to soften as daylight fades. The result is an interior that feels calm, cohesive, and enduring, with quality expressed through proportion, material, and detail rather than excess.

•Four bedrooms, three bathrooms plus a guest powder room
•Four living spaces plus dedicated home office
•421 sqm internal area with 149 sqm of deck area
•Northernmost position within the private Vaucluse enclave
•Northwestern aspect with panoramic harbour views and long hours of sun
•Bespoke German Kitchens joinery with Leathered Titanium Gold granite and a suite of anthracite Gaggenau appliances
•Two architecturally integrated Escea fireplaces, ducted gas central heating, and double glazing throughout
•Heated saltwater swimming pool with generous outdoor entertaining areas
•Specialist lighting design and extensive interior and exterior refurbishment