Greenhithe, Auckland
Down a quiet right of way and beyond an old stone wall in Greenhithe, the city falls away.
For sale $3,780,000
Some Homes Have Neighbours. This One Has Quail
Tūī sing in the morning, Kererū cut across the lawn, a covey of Californian quail makes its rounds at dusk, and after dark a Morepork calls from the native bush. This is 6,557 sq m (more or less) of north west facing land, with sunsets all year round and a home that makes the most of every hour spent on it.
Architecturally designed in the spirit of the classic Queenslander, the residence carries the grace of another era with none of its compromises. Ceilings rise high above the main rooms, native hardwood floors and large picture windows bring warmth and light throughout, and the construction, completed around the turn of the millennium, is thoroughly modern beneath its timeless lines. Winter is well looked after too, with a Jetmaster fire in the main lounge, a gas fire in the second, and heat pumps throughout.
The home
The principal suite claims the entire upper level, a true retreat with elevated views across the valley and a welcome distance from family life below. There, a second living room anchors a calm, generous bedroom wing, easily shared between children, guests or extended family. Internal garaging for two cars and a workshop, a large separate laundry and generous storage keep the practical side of life neatly out of sight.
Summer lives outside. Covered terraces step out from the main living areas to a heated saltwater pool, 12 metres long, and an entertaining gazebo with barbecue, already wired for a spa, made for long lunches that drift into evening. Beyond them, the all-weather court hosts tennis, croquet or pickleball, depending on the mood and the company. Established grounds and a stand of native bush wrap around it all, with electronic gates and a sense of privacy you notice the moment you arrive.
Quietly, the home works hard behind the scenes. A double bank of solar panels shares the load, and rainwater collected from the roof is double filtered and UV treated before it reaches every tap, inside and out.
And yet none of this is remote. Greenhithe village, Albany and Hobsonville are close at hand, as are Kristin and Pinehurst schools, and the motorway connects in every direction, over the Harbour Bridge to the city or along the Western Ring Route to the airport.
Some Homes Have Neighbours. This One Has Quail.
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Take the tour of 174 Upper Harbour Drive with Jackie Parker and Kristina Marmont.
Location
174 Upper Harbour Drive is about 21 minutes’ drive from Auckland’s city centre in light traffic.
It is in the enrolment zone for Greenhithe School, St Paul's School (Massey), Albany Junior High School and Albany Senior High School.
The homeSchoolsPlaces nearby
Walking and driving times are from the home, at an easy pace along footpaths and by road in light traffic, from OpenStreetMap routing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
The home is in the enrolment zone for Albany Senior High School, Greenhithe School, St Paul's School (Massey) and Albany Junior High School. Zones can change, so please confirm with each school.
Years 1 to 6
State, co-educational primary · about 480 students
5 min drive 2.6 km · 9 Isobel Road, Greenhithe
School website for Greenhithe School (opens in a new tab)Years 1 to 6
State-integrated, co-educational primary · about 460 students
State-integrated: enrolment gives preference to families of its special character, so being in zone is not a guarantee of a place.
12 min drive 10.7 km · 498 Don Buck Road, Massey
School website for St Paul's School (Massey) (opens in a new tab)Years 7 to 10
State, co-educational secondary · about 1,140 students
7 min drive 4.2 km · Appleby Road, Albany
School website for Albany Junior High School (opens in a new tab)Years 11 to 13
State, co-educational secondary · about 730 students
11 min drive 6.5 km · 536 Albany Highway, Albany
School website for Albany Senior High School (opens in a new tab)Westminster Christian School8 min drive
State-integrated, co-educational primary. No enrolment zone dependency.
Zones checked against Ministry of Education enrolment zone data. School details and rolls from the Ministry’s schools directory. Walk times are at an easy pace along footpaths.
Viewings
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Method of sale
$3,780,000
Open homes
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Private viewings
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New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty. Office 09 358 4142
New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Auckland North Shore
New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty. Office 09 358 4142
