Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior)

Only in Laingholm can you find an alternative Auckland lifestyle quite like this.

In 1975, Tom, together with fellow engineers and an architect, built this dream home for his family, creating a private oasis in a wonderland setting. Surrounded by birds and treetops in the natural beauty of Laingholm, it has been the backdrop to more than 50 years of treasured family memories.

Now, with retirement village living calling, this much-loved empty nest is ready for a new family to create memories of their own.

Just around 30 houses from the beachfront, this is a neighbourhood where you can live barefoot, take an ice cream to the sand, grab fish & chips from the local takeaway, or wander to the waterfront dairy. Life here feels slower, simpler, and closer to nature.

Set over two levels, the home features a solid concrete-block foundation with timber construction and classic mid-century character: rich timber joinery, high ceilings, and large windows framing leafy outlooks.

Upstairs offers three bedrooms at one end, with open-plan kitchen, dining and living at the other, all positioned to capture treetop views.

Downstairs, a large garage provides excellent storage and future potential, alongside a spacious workshop/office with beautiful outlooks and room for a creative work-from-home setup.

There is generous off-street parking, a tandem carport, and space to turn, offering flexibility for family life, hobbies, and vehicles.

Well loved and enjoyed, the interior has been updated over time, while the exterior still offers scope to add value and your own touch.

Perfectly positioned between Laingholm Primary School at 52 Victory Road and Laingholm Beach by 235 Victory Road, life here is refreshingly less ordinary.

The vendor’s next chapter is retirement village living from 1 October 2026, creating genuine motivation to sell.