Your Future Neighbours at Featherstone: Quiet Streets, Open Views, and a Thriving Community
Kia ora! When you move to Featherstone at 1 Rathgar Rd, you’re not just buying a home—you’re stepping into a neighbourhood with heart. Let's take a look at who your neighbours are, how the area is evolving, and why Featherstone offers something truly special for your future.
A Welcoming Community Right Outside Your Door
The streets surrounding Featherstone are calm, residential, and family-friendly. You'll find a mix of:
Young families enjoying local parks
Retirees who have lived here for years
Young professionals drawn to Henderson’s easy city connections
Henderson is a vibrant, diverse part of West Auckland, where people take pride in their homes and community. According to Auckland Council data, Henderson-Massey is a growing area with a youthful spirit—the median age is younger than the Auckland average, meaning an energetic, forward-looking community is right at your doorstep.
Featherstone Park: Your Neighbour in Nature
One of your closest neighbours isn’t a house—it’s the beautiful Featherstone Park, right next door!
Imagine having a sprawling green space just steps away for morning jogs, family picnics, or a quiet walk with the dog. It’s like an extended backyard you don’t have to mow.
Better yet, the park acts as a green buffer, ensuring a peaceful and leafy outlook instead of being surrounded by dense housing.
Ti Nana Crescent: Open, Leafy, and Single-Storey
The eastern boundary of Featherstone adjoins 1 Ti Nana Crescent—and there’s something very special about this neighbour.
Thanks to a covenant on 1 Ti Nana Rd:
No two-storey homes are allowed to be built there.
No boundary fences (other than a small timber letterbox) are permitted.
✅ This means your home at Featherstone will always enjoy open, leafy views toward the east.
✅ No risk of someone building a big, tall home right next to you, with that covenant in place.
✅ The neighbourhood maintains its spacious, sunny, and airy feel permanently.
In short, your outlook is protected, giving Featherstone a unique advantage over many new developments in Auckland.
Note: The images below are from google street view - the view from the Rathgar Rd end of Ti Nana Rd (1 Rathgar Rd is on the right with the fence, and the norfolk pines of Featherstone park can be seen on the other side), and the view from the dead end loop at the end of Ti Nana Rd looking back.
Lifestyle Across the Street: The 2 Rathgar Rd Development
Directly across the road at 2 Rathgar Rd, there’s an approved development for a modern five-storey apartment complex.
Here’s why that’s great for Featherstone buyers:
Ground floor café planned — a new coffee spot just across the street!
Adds convenience and vibrancy to your neighbourhood.
Since it's across the road (not next door), it won’t block your light, privacy, or space.
Instead, you get the best of both worlds: village-like residential living with modern lifestyle upgrades just steps away.
Note: The concept images below are contained in the publicly available resource consent for 2 Rathgar Rd.
Henderson’s Exciting Growth (Without Losing Its Charm)
Featherstone sits in a part of Henderson that’s gently gentrifying.
You’ll see:
New townhouses and modern homes are replacing some older houses
Council regeneration plans to improve walkways, parks, and community spaces
Yet Henderson keeps its character and greenery—this isn’t a concrete jungle. It’s still a place where you can smell the cut grass, see the trees bloom in spring, and hear birds in the park.
Featherstone is part of this positive change—offering stylish living without sacrificing soul.
In Summary
When you move to Featherstone at 1 Rathgar Rd, you’re stepping into a:
Quiet, family-friendly community
Neighbourhood protected by smart planning covenants
Location that blends parkside peace with future amenities
Home where your privacy, sunlight, and lifestyle are safeguarded
At Featherstone, your neighbours are your allies in creating a safe, open, thriving place to live.
We can’t wait to welcome you home.
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