Property Sold

Wind back time - to the days when it seemed like you were the only family living on Waiheke Island. That's the feeling you get when you own this very special, peaceful, private bay. One of the most spectacular properties on the island, it's positioned for all-day sun in a sheltered part of Putiki Bay and offers a profound sense of escape. Water laps at the edge of an expansive, level lawn where sheep graze around the homestead and guest cottage. Lawns sweep along the bay to a native bush-covered headland for wonderful walks and viewing points out to the ocean. Hard to believe it's just minutes from the car ferry landing and the bustling central hub of Waiheke. While there are other private bays on the island, there are none to rival the convenience of Kennedy's Bay. It's pure magic, so incredibly central, yet so private. You can launch the kayak or boat from a boatshed on the shore. Further out in the bay, a private mooring is perfect for bigger boats.

The property has been owned by the well-known Kennedy family for 120 years. It was once part of a 4500 acre farm that took in an area from Surfdale, to Palm Beach, Ostend, Onetangi and Pie Melon Bay. The history of the bay is well-documented, from the time Captain John Brown Kennedy of Scotland bought the property from his cousin Hunter Brown in 1883. It was not until 1911, the captain began to sell the land and it was subdivided during WW1, creating new settlements of Ostend and Onetangi. Son, Jack farmed the land until 1973 when Kennedy Point was sold for subdivision. He continued to live on his little farmlet until he passed away in recent years. The view he enjoyed across the peaceful inlet has changed little since Jack's grandparents first looked out on it, more than 120 years ago.

Now it's time for another family to own this unique waterfront property. Seize this rare chance to own the ultimate private holiday resort.

Features: Unique waterfront property in private bay neighboring Kennedy Vineyard. 6.05 ha (over 15 acres) aprox 2 minutes drive from car ferry, handy to shops, cafes, all amenities; main dwelling - generous living & 3 bedrooms; studio-style guest cottage. Registered mooring. 2 garages, utility shed and boatshed.