Key Facts
- MLS® #: NZE11878
- Property ID: SIRC3430571
- Original Price: Price on request
- Property Type: Residential, Single Family Detached
- Style: Contemporary
- Lot Size¹: 1,687 ac
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Listed By:
- Nico Zhang, Aaron Reid
Property Description
Commanding one of Auckland's highest and most tightly held coastal ridgeline positions, The Concrete Penguin House is a landmark estate offering panoramic views across the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto Island and the Auckland skyline. Occupying an irreplaceable setting in prestigious St Heliers, this is a residence where scale, permanence and outlook combine in extraordinary fashion.
Set on approximately 1,687 sq m (more or less) of freehold land, the estate centres around an impressive 787sq m (more or less) residence, making it one of the most substantial private homes in the Eastern Bays. Originally built in 2002 the property has long been recognised as one of the area's landmark homes.
In 2018, the residence underwent a comprehensive luxury transformation in which almost the entire interior was rebuilt and reimagined. Extensive infrastructure upgrades, a complete rewire, premium imported European materials, bespoke joinery and designer finishes elevated the home to an exceptional contemporary standard. Highlights include Rimadesio sliding door systems, hydronic underfloor heating throughout and a fully appointed Gaggenau kitchen.
Constructed predominantly of reinforced concrete, the home offers a level of durability, security and peace of mind rarely found today. Spanning approximately 787sqm, it features six bedrooms, four bathrooms and expansive living spaces designed for both everyday family life and large-scale entertaining.
From sunrise over Rangitoto Island to the evening lights of Auckland City, the outlook is simply extraordinary. Elevated above the surrounding landscape, the residence enjoys exceptional privacy and the reassurance of views that can never be built out.
Five balconies and entertaining terraces, a resort-style swimming pool, professionally landscaped grounds by Suzanne Turley, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, media room, smart-home automation and secure garaging for six vehicles complete this remarkable offering.
Moments from St Heliers Village, waterfront cafés, beaches and leading schools, The Concrete Penguin House represents a rare combination of substantial landholding, reinforced concrete construction, near-new luxury interiors and one of Auckland's most spectacular coastal positions.
More than a luxury home, it is a landmark family estate and a legacy asset for generations to come.
Amenities
- Bay
- Bay View
- Boating
- Breakfast Bar
- Butlers Pantry
- Canal
- Casino / Gambling
- City
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Gardens
- Granite Counter
- Hardwood Floors
- Hiking
- Intercom System
- Jogging/Bike Path
- Marble Countertops
- Media Room/Theater
- Mountain View
- Ocean View
- Outdoor Pool
- Patio
- Privacy
- River View
- Scenic
- Screen Room
- Security System
- Sprinkler System
- Storage
- Suburban
- Terrace
- Walk-in Closet
- Wine Cellar/Grotto
- Wraparound Deck
Listing Agents
- Nico Zhang
C. +64275175988
- Aaron Reid
C. +64211191926
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Location
8 The Rise, St Heliers, Auckland, 1071, New Zealand
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1 Jervois Road Ponsonby
Auckland, Auckland, 1011
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