14 Ohinerau Street Remuera, Auckland City

Welcome to this extraordinary residence, a masterful fusion of a beautifully restored 1910 villa and a bold, award-winning Chris Tate-designed modern extension. A home in truly rare form, set on 713sqm (approx.) freehold in the heart of Remuera, it is celebrated for its architectural integrity and distinctive floating-box rear form. Featured in Home Magazine and selected for COLORSTEEL's national campaign, it stands as a clear endorsement of its design excellence.

The original villa retains its heritage charm with polished matai floors, soaring ceilings, and an extra-wide hallway, while the contemporary addition introduces calm, impeccably resolved living spaces. Steel framing allows expansive, pillar-free interiors to flow seamlessly outdoors. Locally sourced materials, bespoke joinery, Italian designer lighting, and a chef's kitchen with premium appliances and a discreet butler's pantry complete this exceptional home.

The extension's layout is simple yet highly functional: the kitchen sits to one side with a scullery discreetly tucked beneath the stairs, dining is centrally positioned, and the living area opens effortlessly to the other side - creating natural balance and flow. Full-height sliding doors allow the living zone to spill onto a covered entertaining terrace, where indoor and outdoor spaces blend almost imperceptibly. The kitchen island extends outdoors, while Peter Fell coloured concrete unites interior and exterior finishes with subtle distinction.

A full-height wall of vertical timber panelling adds warmth and texture against the concrete floors and light-toned kitchen. Outdoors, the terrace is thoughtfully divided by a feature cloud tree and roof cut-out, creating distinct zones: an alfresco dining area anchored by an Escea fireplace, and a separate outdoor kitchen and barbecue space. Above, the crisp gabled primary suite mirrors this symmetry, with an exterior timber screen providing privacy and a refined nod to the villa's original weatherboards.

Accommodation is exceptional, with four generous bedrooms, all with ensuites, multiple living areas, offices, and gym flexibility. The resort-style outdoors features a heated 12m concrete pool, spa, outdoor shower, covered porch, and sun-soaked, fully fenced native gardens - flat, private, and meticulously landscaped.

Fully integrated with smart-home technology, thoughtfully future-proofed, and located in the highly sought-after Double Grammar Zone, this Remuera residence is truly one of a kind. Seamlessly marrying heritage elegance, striking contemporary architecture, and effortless family living, it is a home of distinction - timeless, exceptional, and impossible to replicate.

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