91 The Esplanade & 17 Laurence Street, Manly, Auckland — To Be Sold Together. A Family Legacy Secured for Over 50 Years — A Coastal Holding of Exceptional Size and Scale. Offered to the market together for the first time in over half a century this is an exceptionally rare opportunity in one of Auckland’s most sought after seaside locations.
91 The Esplanade & 17 Laurence Street, Manly, Auckland — (To Be Sold Together). Combined Land Area: Approximately 2,024m² (approximately half an acre) Two adjoining Freehold titles | North facing Beachfront. The sections are approximately 1,012m² each. This flat landholding extends from Laurence Street through to the golden sands of Big Manly Beach.
The property encompasses a Dodd Paterson designed pavilion style beachfront residence at 91 The Esplanade and an original cottage with small orchard at 17 Laurence Street.
A Rare and Unique Coastal Setting
The property has been lived in permanently and as a holiday home, hosting family weddings, birthdays and Christmas celebrations.
Beachfront Position
The Esplanade frontage opens directly onto Big Manly Beach with expansive views across the bay and out to the Hauraki Gulf.
Space & Privacy
The generous near flat land provides an exceptional setting for those seeking room to create, enjoy or preserve a significant family landholding.
Future Potential
The Two title configuration offers flexibility for a future family estate, a landmark coastal residence or exploration of development possibilities subject to the relevant planning and consent requirements.
Manly Lifestyle
Manly is a well established seaside location in North Auckland renowned for its sandy beach, swimming, boating and sailing. Manly Village is within easy walking distance providing cafés, restaurants, a superette, Medical Centre, Pharmacy and everyday amenities. The Manly Sailing Club, Lawn Bowls Club, Tennis Club, Manly Park and playground are all approximately a five minute walk away while Gulf Harbour Marina is only 10 minutes away. For boating enthusiasts the beach provides easy access to the Hauraki Gulf.
The property is approximately 40km from Auckland CBD and just over 60km from Auckland International Airport providing a rare combination of coastal lifestyle with easy accessibility to the city centre. For an alternative journey into the city the Gulf Harbour Ferry provides a scheduled passenger return service between Gulf Harbour and Auckland.
The instructions are clear, this legacy must be sold as our owners have new plans.
DISCLAIMER This listing comprises of two separate adjoining Freehold titles to be Sold Together.
Title for 91 The Esplanade, Big Manly - Lot 33 DP 17816, Identifier NA615/268 Measuring 1,012m2 (More or Less)
Title for 17 Laurence Street, Big Manly - Lot 46 DP 17816, Identifier NA802/189 Measuring 1,012m2 (More or Less)
Vendors Sales Condition : Both Titles are to be sold simutaneously under a single legal binding Sales and Purchase Agreement, Neither Property will be Sold Individually.
FOR SALE BY TENDER.
Tender Close Date : Wednesday 25th November 2026 (Not To Be Sold Prior)
Vewings By Appointment
