John D’Anvers Waterfront Home Showcased at Shanghai World Expo

A Milford beachfront home, designed by architect John D’Anvers, is one of approximately 55, high profile New Zealand properties being showcased by Harcourts Cooper and Co to the international market at the World Expo in Shanghai, China, in August 2010. The elegant, five bedroom home has been owned by the same family since it was built approximately ten years ago, and is now being offered for sale on the open market. Tucked discreetly away from the road, the home sits in an elevated position at the Black Rock end of Milford beach, with sweeping views of the Hauraki Gulf and islands, and the beach and ancient lava rock formations just beyond the bluestone wall.

John D’Anvers specialises in Pacific-style architecture, and this home has the feel of a luxury island resort, with the waters of the Pacific Ocean lapping not far from your door. Bifold doors and windows in the living rooms and master bedroom open to allow the gentle Pacific breeze to flow through the house, and the sound of water is ever present. The moods of this coastal environment are in constant flux – sometimes sultry and relaxed, at other times turbulent and invigorating – and the design of the home reflects this diversity. It is at once grand and homely, a place to entertain important guests, and a family home where memories are forged. This is a structure that blends the elegance and sensuality of a sweeping curved staircase with the rough and tumble of a mega-sized games and media room where your children can chill out with their friends and family parties will be the stuff of legend.
This is undoubtedly the best place to live in Auckland. What could be better than the clean, safe swimming beaches of the North Shore, the white sand and the waves, the beachfront walkway and easy proximity to some of the best schools and shopping precincts in New Zealand. God’s own indeed!

Click here for more information, and open home times.

To view now, call Tony White on 0800 61 8888