23 Logan Terrace, Parnell, Auckland

The White House 1860 - 2014

This cliff top home began its colourful history back in 1860 as the harbour masters abode. Fast forward to 2014. The transformation is simply extraordinary.

The development was a complicated task. To reinforce the cliff, engineers built a palisade wall by drilling 60 piles 25 metres deep. The old villa was lifted by crane to the rear of the section whilst an additional wider underground level was excavated in to the face of the cliff. The idea was to create a vault that supported the traditional villa aloft.

The interior of the original villa was gutted and reconfigured to provide four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an office, study and TV lounge. The bottom floor provides an open plan kitchen, living room, separate lounge/media room, bathroom and feature wine cellar. Living areas spill out to a vast concrete patio and magnificent back drop of Hobson Bay. Hidden behind the kitchen a large scullery and a clever butlers lift connects to the double garage. The combination of materials create a warm and comfortable industrial palette. Rough sawn timber boards have been used to texture the concrete. Black rafters and running water features combine to create symmetry connecting old with new.

This property is a successful masterful creation and will impress the most discerning of buyer. Truly unique, truly unforgettable, truly world class.

Property Specifications:

House Area: 388sqm (more or less)
Land Area: 679sqm (more or less)
Year Built: 1890-1899
CT: 534945
Legal Description: Lot 1 Deposited Plan 436205
Rates: $8,203.64 (GST inclusive)

For more information please contact Gary Wallace on 0274 988 585 or Vicki Wallace on 021 988 585.

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