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Northern slopes Herne Bay doesn't come any cheaper than this 190m2 freehold town home.

Beyond the security gates and leafy drive of this exclusive enclave, this perfect lock-up-and-leave home looks out over the northern slopes with harbour views.

Recently updated throughout this home is a secluded suntrap with all the features of a bigger property with a compact, secure, easy-care garden. Bathed in northern sun, the living/entertaining areas open to a delightful area for alfresco dining and expansive harbour views. The lounge has a spacious feel, and the kitchen is much more substantial than you normally find in a townhouse.

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms including ensuite and additional guest powder room, separate laundry, double internal entry garaging and tennis court.

Moments from all the wonderful cafes, restaurants and boutiques of Herne Bay and Ponsonby. Zoned for Ponsonby Primary and Ponsonby Intermediate Schools.

Private and secure this is the solution to easy care living.

A full building inspection report is available.

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About Herne Bay

Herne Bay is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on the south-western shore of the Waitemata Harbour to the west of the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Herne Bay is under the local governance of the Auckland City Council.

According to the 2006 census, Herne Bay has a population of 2823. It is one of the more socioeconomically upper-class areas of Auckland.

History

While not quite typical of Herne Bay, the two rounded skyscrapers rising from the suburb are local landmarks. The suburb is named after Herne Bay, a respectable seaside resort in English county of Kent that was very popular during the second half of the 19th century.

From the 1850s onwards it became apparent that Auckland's Herne Bay was quite handy to the centre of town by a short boat trip. Herne Bay developed as an early commuter suburb and was the location of several large houses belonging to members of the professional classes. Most of these houses were readily accessible from the water.

Also located in this area on the shore of Ponsonby (between Argyle Street and the sea) was Kemp's Gardens. These were a popular pleasure resort for Auckland's people during the 1860s. The gardens were "complete with pavilion, gardens and illuminations": "A free hand was given, drinks were sold, music was provided and the least said the better". Later renamed "Cremorne Gardens" after the fashionable pleasure gardens in London, Kemp's gardens boasted a "Dancing Pavilion, ten acres of walks and sports grounds". It is remembered in the name "Cremorne Street".

Local secondary schools include Auckland Girls Grammar School, Western Springs College (Coed), St Paul's College (Catholic boys) and Saint Mary's College (Catholic girls).

In late 2008, Herne Bay became New Zealand's first "$2 million suburb", where the median house price has surpassed the $2 million mark.

The Sultan of Brunei purchased 11 properties in Herne Bay for his visit to the APEC Summit in Auckland in 1999, these were all extensively renovated, although the Sultan never actually lived in any of them. All 11 properties were sold to low profile businessman Gary Lane in 2005.