Privacy Assured: No Public Rights of Way at Featherstone, 1 Rathgar Rd
Kia ora!
If you're thinking about buying a new home, one important question is often overlooked:
“Will strangers have a legal right to walk across my land?”
At Featherstone, 1 Rathgar Rd, the answer is clear and reassuring: no.
Your privacy, security, and peaceful living are fully protected — and here’s why.
What Is a Public Right of Way (and Why It Matters)?
A public right-of-way means that members of the public have a legal right to pass through part of a private property.
This can sometimes happen via:
Laneways
Shared footpaths
Utility corridors
While useful for connectivity in busy city centres, rights of way can compromise:
Privacy: Strangers walking near your home
Security: More access points to monitor
Quietness: Public use increases foot traffic noise
That's why it’s such a big win that Featherstone has none.
Confirmed: No Public Walkways Across Featherstone
The official LIM report for 1 Rathgar Rd confirms that:
There are no public rights of way passing through or adjacent to Featherstone.
No easements or accessways open to public use are registered on the land titles.
Access to each home will be via private driveways or pathways, used only by homeowners and their invited guests.
You have complete control over who enters your property — exactly as it should be.
Freehold Titles Mean Full Privacy
All homes at Featherstone will be individually titled as freehold sections.
This means:
You own your land outright.
There is no shared common land like in a body corporate or unit title scheme.
You won’t pay levies or management fees for shared driveways or communal areas.
Each homeowner has their own independent space — fenced, landscaped, and private.
Unlike many higher-density developments around Auckland, Featherstone offers true stand-alone pride of ownership.
Enjoy Featherstone Park Without Sacrificing Your Space
Featherstone is uniquely positioned next to a beautiful public park — Featherstone Park — but crucially:
The park is separated by fencing from the Featherstone homes.
There’s no public access through the development itself.
You’ll enjoy the benefits of being near green open space:
Relaxing walks
Playgrounds for children
Views of nature
… without worrying about strangers wandering through your property.
The park is your peaceful neighbour — not an extension of your backyard.
Your Peace of Mind Is Built In
Because 1 Rathgar Rd:
Has no public easements
Has clear, private access only
Is protected by freehold titles
Enjoys natural green buffers without open public intrusion
Featherstone buyers can feel confident their privacy, security, and peace of mind are built into the design.
And thanks to the neighbouring Ti Nana Crescent covenant — preventing new two-storey builds or fencing right next door — even your outlook, light, and feeling of open space are protected.
It's rare to find new developments in Auckland where privacy is considered this carefully.
In Summary
At Featherstone, you’re not just buying a home —
You’re investing in privacy, space, and peace of mind.
✅ No public rights of way cutting through the site
✅ No strangers wandering near your home
✅ Freehold titles for full control over your property
✅ Beautiful parkside living without the public foot traffic
✅ A secure, welcoming community
Featherstone offers parkside serenity and private living, wrapped into a thoughtful, high-quality development.
We look forward to welcoming you home.
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