Property Executive Lists Waterfront Home for Sale
Luxury Hamptons-Style Retreat Boasts Boat Ramp, Stunning Views
A high-profile real estate executive is selling their multi-million-dollar waterfront property north of Auckland. The Hamptons-style home, with extensive renovations, features a boat ramp and jetty, presenting a unique lifestyle change for the current owner.
Exclusive Waterfront Offering
The general manager of asset management for Kiwi Property, Linda Trainer, is listing her four-bedroom home at 9 Young Street in Mahurangi East. She and her husband, Jon, fell in love with the 245sqm house seven years ago. The property has wide water views and a boat ramp.
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“We walked in the door, looked at each other, and went, ‘This is the most amazing house.’ We knew straight away.”
—Linda Trainer
According to data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, the median house price in Auckland has risen by 1.2% in the past year (REINZ, 2024).
Renovated Retreat
The property, a 4000sqm section, has undergone a complete makeover. Renovations include a new kitchen with marble counters, an American oak fireplace, and a luxurious ensuite in the master bedroom. There is also ducted air conditioning. Outside, the couple installed new shingles and copper spouting.
The main living space has a vaulted ceiling. There are two further living areas and three bathrooms. The house is designed for entertaining and has a variety of spaces for enjoying the views.
Waterfront Lifestyle
The 120sqm deck and outdoor entertaining area were added. There’s a guest cottage for yoga, plus a garden house and potager garden beds. The boatshed and storage sheds are used for Jon’s boats.
“We have a variety of dinghies through to sailing boats, and a boat that’s moored in the harbour. Then there are paddle boards, kayaks. It’s a dream living on the water.”
—Linda Trainer
The local community is described as close-knit and social, with regular gatherings. After seven years, the owners are looking for a change. The property is being marketed as an “investment in tranquillity,” and is a unique landholding.
