136 Cowes Bay Road, Cowes Bay, Waiheke Island

The Crown Jewel of Waiheke Island

Nestled in the secluded east facing valley of Wells Bay, Waiheke Island, Auckland and after generations of love and enjoyment, this landmark home is finally for sale. Crafted from local Kauri in 1910, this magnificent homestead oozes character and charm rarely seen on the island. Features include expansive rooms, high stud panelled ceilings, wraparound verandas and tongue and groove flooring throughout - there is even an inglenook in the master suite. Over the years the home has been immaculately maintained and modernised with beautiful tile bathrooms and an Italian kitchen - all done in keeping the integrity of the historic home. The property itself is just under six hectares ,has its own micro-climate with expansive lawns that lead to the riparian water frontage and enjoys a wide vista across the sheltered bay to the east and opening out to Gulf islands and the Coromandel coastline. The house has three double bedrooms, en-suite, three bathrooms, one exterior bathroom, a bunk room, extensive covered decks, study, large living and dining rooms leading on to return verandas. The waterfront caretakers cottage, which is literally metres from the beach, consists of one double bedroom, bunks room, bathroom and open plan lounge and kitchen, opens on to the veranda right on the water. Adjacent to the cottage and in the trees is the perfect sleep-out for kids. To the western side of the main home is an additional colonial out-building that consists of tool shed, garage, Laundry and store room, plus nearby a double garage. On the beachfront, a ramp and the boat shed, plus full slip-way with working winch. There are two registered moorings in the bay and a jetty with ramp and pontoon with formal access below the high water mark. With so many options, this fabulous connection to the water is perfect for sports and bountiful fishing. A sub-tropical garden was added in 1999 and has been developed over the years with many paths, steps and seats at vantage points and even a well stocked vegetable garden