The Guard is a 30-storey large apartment advancement which grabs the stars from midtown Takapuna. At a little over $10million, the two-storey penthouse is probably New Zealand's most pricey home. The Guard's least costly houses could be had for as low as $600,000 for two-bedrooms, two carparks and an urban outlook. With need for very easy lowmaintenance living as well as an extreme lack of land, houses are definitely the future of Takapuna. The Maison low-rise block consists of one-, two- as well as three-bedroom homes starting at $445,000; the two-storey penthouse cost $1.1 million. Shoal Place Apartment or condo's one bed room, investor-type units from $300,000. Homes apart, there's eager demand for grand family-sized residences. Things To Do In Takapuna