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A Great New Zealand Estate

Luxury Homes: This waterfront property is located on Waiheke Island in Auckland, New Zealand. It is a plantation-style dwelling that features eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, three fireplaces, and an indoor pool. The main house on this 88-acre spread is 12,000 square feet. There also is a caretaker's residence, four sheds, three separate studios, a boat dock, and a tennis court.

It is a private beachfront mansion with an unobstructed view of the Hauraki Gulf. The boat dock consists of a 49-meter wharf, a boatshed and a mooring area. The courtyard is enclosed, and there is lush gardening throughout the manor. The islands of the Pakatoa Bay surround the estate and are perfect for picnics, fishing excursions, and special gatherings. This is more than just a great place to live. It is a world apart -- a private planet of opulence and serenity.

Mr. Michael Boulgaris of Brown Sotheby's International Realty is the listing associate of this private paradise. The Cowes Bay Estate is listed at $18,695,000.

For LxM James Rothaar