Summerville House
a masterclass in modern new zealand coastal country lifestyle. set on nearly 6,000 sqm of level land summerville house is a rare modern coastal lifestyle estate, a breathtaking reimagining of a 19th-century villa. this is a home of enduring beauty and exceptional quality.
a remarkable five-bedroom estate, built to the highest standard, marrying the romance of villa architecture with every modern indulgence – the very embodiment of the new zealand dream.
every inch of this home has been crafted with care, seamlessly offering old-world beauty and new-world precision. only the original staircase remains, meticulously restored as a nod to the home’s heritage. uncomplicated design, obsessively crafted and engineered.
the result is a 2024 character build of 568 sqm in total, encompassing the main residence, pool house and three-car garage. its classic proportions (3.8m high ceilings), timber fretwork and deep verandahs evoke the grace of a bygone era, yet inside it delivers the ease and sophistication of modern living.
interiors by spatial studio are exquisite: italian marble surfaces, ecc lighting, solid oak parquet floors, bespoke steel doors, custom pewter and brass tapware, and a large wine cellar. a marble kitchen with butler’s pantry anchors the home, with steel joinery that bridges heritage character and contemporary design. the adjoining formal dining room offers a sense of grace, while multiple living spaces open to deep verandahs, outdoor terraces and gardens designed by aaron bell booth.
upstairs, the master suite commands the best views of the property, a private sanctuary overlooking sweeping grounds. four additional bedrooms ensure there is space for family and guests alike. every detail speaks to quality, from the wide oak floors to the soft palette and custom lighting.
outdoors, the setting is nothing short of spectacular: a full astroturf tennis court, 13.5 metre heated pool, pool house, and landscaped gardens sculpted to perfection. every element has been considered, a property designed as much for entertaining as for quiet, luxurious family living. gardens are planted with mature olives, lavender, roses, hydrangeas, and heritage fruit trees, creating a sense of timeless beauty that connects seamlessly with the home.
a rare offering, its mixed-use zoning allows exceptional flexibility of use – whether as a private estate, boutique lodge, wedding or event venue, or a host of other possibilities limited only by imagination.
for families with education in mind, a private bus service connects directly to the prestigious kristin school (years 1-13), offering both the international baccalaureate (ib) curriculum and ncea.
positioned in one of the region’s most coveted addresses, summerville house offers privacy and open green space, the perfect antidote to busy modern life, just minutes from matakana village, omaha beach, and within easy reach of auckland cbd via the new northern motorway, together with te arai and tara iti golf courses.
every element reflects a level of craftsmanship rarely seen – an estate created for generations.
