luxury property with sea view for sale Robert Hastie Drive, New Zealand

There are addresses that carry weight. 52 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead is one of them. Standing since the 1880s on one of Auckland's most tightly held harbour addresses, this grand colonial villa is a property of genuine rarity, the kind that surfaces once in a generation and is remembered long after it sells. On the North Shore luxury property market, nothing quite compares. She has watched the harbour shift through a hundred seasons, held within her walls the kind of life that leaves something behind, something in the timber, in the air, that you feel before you can name it. To step through her gate is to feel something shift. Inside, time moves differently. There is a stillness here that is not emptiness. It is depth. A grand room of true ballroom scale anchors the home, surrounded by living spaces that breathe and flow with an ease that was never accidental. The master suite is preceded by its own private lounge with fireplace, as though even the approach to rest deserves ceremony. Four bedrooms, water views, a new pool and pool house with guest quarters comprising an additional bedroom and bathroom, and 1,510 sq m (more or less) of land that wraps around her like a kept secret. What she offers cannot be replicated. Authentic beauty. Genuine scale. The bones of something truly extraordinary, and for those with vision, full plans are available that honour everything she already is, while imagining everything she could still become. Homes like this surface once. For the right person, at the right moment, they change everything. Who lives in a house like this… you do. View the digital booklet here: https://tr.ee/52HinemoaStreet_DigitalBooklet Contact Jackie or Kristina from PARKER , MARMONT New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty for more information. This property may be suitable for purchasers considering New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa programme. Interested parties should obtain independent legal and immigration advice regarding their individual eligibility and any Overseas Investment Act requirements.

Elevated above the wharf to capture the incredible view, this exceptional residence presents a rare lifestyle opportunity. First discovered through a lifetime spent sailing these waters, the home has since been carefully reimagined and is now offered anew as priorities evolve. More than a four-bedroom residence, it is a private island sanctuary, created for gathering, retreating, and leaving the everyday far behind. Moturoa Island is tightly held by just 21 families, offering a rare sense of belonging within a secure and exclusive island community. Shared amenities include tennis courts, walking tracks and pristine beaches, while full-time caretakers and a farm manager ensure life runs effortlessly, from launching boats to managing the land, allowing owners to simply arrive and unwind. The residence has undergone a comprehensive rebuild that honours its origins while delivering contemporary comfort. Retained elements, including the original fireplace, acknowledge the home’s history, now transformed into a refined coastal retreat, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping views across the Bay of Islands. Solid timber floors throughout bring warmth, durability and timeless appeal, complementing a lodge-inspired design that prioritizes shelter, privacy and connection to the surrounding landscape. Expansive decks to both the front and rear of the home provide versatile outdoor living—whether entertaining in the sun by the water or retreating among native bush in more sheltered conditions. Accommodation is thoughtfully configured, with two bedrooms on the upper level and two on the lower level. One lower bedroom includes a kitchenette, offering excellent flexibility for guests, extended family or independent living. Nestled among established trees, the home is alive with birdsong, while the well-appointed kitchen is ideally suited to preparing the day’s fresh catch. Life on Moturoa Island is unhurried and abundant. Sheep graze the open lawns, kiwi call after nightfall, this dream home comes with its own boatshed for easy access to the renowned fishing grounds just beyond the shoreline. Access is simple and convenient, with a short 20 minute boat journey from Russell or Paihia, and approximately 10 minutes from Kerikeri Marina. Opportunities of this calibre are seldom offered. Enquire today to arrange a private viewing.