Remuera mansion once owned by Grant Dalton is back on the market

Just 16 months after it was sold for $19.75 million, the grand Remuera property formerly owned by yachting legend Grant Dalton is back on the market.

The house, at 95 Victoria Ave, was sold in December 2021 after being on the market for a year. The new listing is held by Karen Moore of NZ Sotheby’s International Realty, who is offering the property for sale by private treaty, with a deadline of June 15, 2023. Moore says the vendors are reluctantly relocating overseas.

Dalton, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO, sold the house in 2018 to Culum Manson of Mansons TCLM, who later moved to a country residence with his family. The Mansons had carried out significant renovations designed by Christian Anderson Architects. These retained the significant character of the 900m² homestead, including the original stained-glass windows, handcrafted woodwork and board-and-batten ceilings.

Additional renovations included new heating and cooling systems, CCTV surveillance and Lutron & Savant integrated home systems.

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Hobson House, as it is named, was originally built in the 1900s for a banker, and was later used as the US Naval High Command during WWII. It has also accommodated clergy, and has been a diplomatic residence.

The current owners have changed the executive styling, opting for a more colourful, vibrant interior with Christian LaCroix curtains and crystal chandeliers.

With five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a huge, social kitchen and four living areas, the house is designed for entertaining on a grand scale.

Wide verandas overlook meticulously landscaped grounds and a driveway lined by mature palm trees. The property features a full-size tennis court, heated swimming pool, sauna and basement gym.

There are no open homes – Moore says viewing is by appointment only, for qualified buyers.