16 Hill Road, Palm Beach

This substantive family offering sits proudly at the golden junction of Matapana and Hill Roads, four minutes saunter to the water's edge, and summarises the tale of Palm Beach itself. A collection of Kauri, Kowhai and ancient pre-European Taraire provide sanctuary to a mint 12 year old build and adorable 90 year old worker's cottage. As the story goes, the purchase of the land, established over a card game at the Onetangi Hotel, was a whimsical gesture. Did our punters realise that the sheltered northern possie and quick walk to the beach would endure over a quarter century on? The capacious and relaxed Ron Stevenson design, includes the luxury of a lift to the third floor; a grand (lockable) Master suite; garage with internal access; outdoor decks and patios bathed in green-gold light; a walk-in armoire and generous windows which harness the valley's microclimate. Naturally planted in native grasses with a commanding road frontage and easy access - this is an unbelievable proposition, for these parts. Our seller is clear - 'it's time to pass stewardship to a new family' and he will turn a new page elsewhere after a 35 year tenure. It is your turn to play your Ace and secure a spot at the heart of this beloved Palm Beach enclave. AUCTION: 10:45 a.m. Saturday 9 December 2023 (unless sold prior)