A white villa with a front verandah, clipped hedges and topiary, behind a white picket fence and gravel drive

Devonport, Auckland

46 Tainui Road

Beautifully preserved and thoughtfully modernised, this impressive 330sqm villa brings together timeless character, generous proportions and contemporary family comfort in one of Cheltenham’s most coveted locations.

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 751 m² of land
  • Pool

For sale $4,650,000

Spacious. Flexible. Iconic Cheltenham.

Spacious. Flexible. Iconic Cheltenham.

Behind its classic façade, five bedrooms, four bathrooms and three generous living areas provide an exceptional sense of space and flexibility. Soaring ceilings, beautiful original detailing and the warmth of a character home celebrate its heritage, while considered updates ensure effortless modern living. The versatile layout easily adapts to every stage of family life, whether accommodating growing children, visiting guests, working from home, or simply creating separate spaces to relax and unwind.

At the heart of the home is its wonderful connection to the outdoors. Effortless indoor-outdoor flow opens to beautifully landscaped gardens and a stunning in-ground swimming pool, creating an idyllic setting for long summer days and relaxed evenings with family and friends.

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Land
751 m² (more or less)
Parking
2 more off the street
Outdoors
Swimming pool
Sale
$4,650,000
Open living area

The home

Two levels, made for living well.

Kitchen with a long island and stools, with wide glass doors open to the pool and hedging

The kitchen opens to the pool

Get ready for the perfect beachside summer. With Cheltenham Beach just minutes away, days can begin with a morning swim and end back at home around the pool. There is ample room for endless and effortless summer entertaining, and with space like this, Christmas may well be at your place this year.

Living area with a cream sofa, cane armchairs, a wood burner and glazed doors to the garden

Living room with wood burner

From large family celebrations and long lunches in the sun to impromptu gatherings after the beach, this is a home designed to be enjoyed. The multiple living spaces allow everyone to come together when it matters, perfectly suited for entertaining or relaxed everyday family life.

Painted steps up to the front door, with fretwork above and round clipped shrubs on either side

The front door

Positioned on a peaceful, tree-lined street, the location is every bit as special as the home itself. Cheltenham Beach, local cafés, Devonport Village, highly regarded schools and city ferry connections are all within easy reach, offering the sought-after combination of coastal living, community and convenience for which this tightly held neighbourhood is renowned.

Hallway with a black console table, artwork and an ornate fretwork arch over timber floors

The entrance hall

An exquisite residence within the exclusive enclave surrounding Cheltenham Beach is increasingly hard to find, particularly one offering this combination of scale, character, flexibility, poolside living and proximity to the water.

A swimming pool and lawn in front of the two-storey back of the house, with a deck, an umbrella and outdoor seating

Spacious. Flexible. Iconic Cheltenham.

Location

Devonport.

46 Tainui Road is about 20 minutes’ drive from Auckland’s city centre in light traffic.

It is in the enrolment zone for Devonport Primary School, Vauxhall School, Belmont Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar School.

Vauxhall School
11 min walk
New World Devonport
22 min walk
Devonport Ferry Terminal
26 min walk
Auckland city centre
20 min drive

The homeSchoolsPlaces nearby

Everyday

Parks and walks

Getting around

  • Auckland city centreBritomart and the waterfront20 min drive14.0 km
  • Auckland AirportInternational terminal41 min drive39.6 km

Walking and driving times are from the home, at an easy pace along footpaths and by road in light traffic, from OpenStreetMap routing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In zone, close to home.

The home is in the enrolment zone for Takapuna Grammar School, Belmont Intermediate, Devonport Primary School and Vauxhall School. Zones can change, so please confirm with each school.

  1. Years 1 to 6

    Devonport Primary School

    State, co-educational primary · about 250 students

    17 min walk 1.3 km · Kerr Street, Devonport

    School website for Devonport Primary School (opens in a new tab)
  2. Years 1 to 6

    Vauxhall School

    State, co-educational primary · about 160 students

    11 min walk 0.8 km · Morrison Avenue, Devonport

    School website for Vauxhall School (opens in a new tab)
  3. Years 7 and 8

    Belmont Intermediate

    State, co-educational intermediate · about 630 students

    6 min drive 3.1 km · 10 Winscombe Street, Belmont

    School website for Belmont Intermediate (opens in a new tab)
  4. Years 9 to 13

    Takapuna Grammar School

    State, co-educational secondary · about 2,250 students

    7 min drive 3.6 km · 210 Lake Road, Takapuna

    School website for Takapuna Grammar School (opens in a new tab)

Also close by

  • St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)16 min walk

    State-integrated, co-educational primary. No enrolment zone dependency.

  • Crimson Global Academy21 min drive

    Private, co-educational secondary. No enrolment zone dependency.

Zones checked against Ministry of Education enrolment zone data. School details and rolls from the Ministry’s schools directory. Walk times are at an easy pace along footpaths.

Viewings

Come and see it.

Walk through at an open home, or arrange a private viewing at a time that suits you.

Method of sale

$4,650,000

Open homes

No open homes are scheduled right now. Private viewings are available by appointment.

Private viewings

By appointment

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