Property listing ID: 437758
Cleverly maximizing an elevated site, with commanding 180 ° views, this outstanding, 5 bedroom contemporary home, offers incredible space - around 409m² of internal living, plus approx. 90m² of sun drenched north-facing terraces - ideal for entertaining. Rarely do builders get to build their own dream family home, but this is exactly what this couple did 8 years ago. Combining their talents & years of experience, they designed this home not only for their own enjoyment, but to accommodate their many guests. Keen entertainers, the home makes full use of the north facing views. Needless to say - construction is brick & tile and block. A carefully designed layout lets everyone spread out and do their own thing. On the ground level, (approx. 163m²) the self-contained wing has a large open plan lounge or rumpus room, dining and massive bedroom with ensuite. Ideal for Grandparents or extended family, or simply for a room for the teenagers to disappear! Sheltered outdoor living flows to a lovely garden and meanders to another private patio garden on the upper level. There is more than enough room for children to play on the beautifully landscaped 756m² section, complete with exotic lemon tree hedging. There is extensive storage, triple car garaging, plus room for a full workshop. On the main level, (244m² floor area), there is formal lounge and separate dining, a large family room combines with a spacious kitchen to delight any cook. All these living areas enjoy a 2.7m high stud with floor to ceiling windows and bi-fold doors opening onto wide decks, perfect for family gatherings, or lazy afternoons, and enjoying stunning views over Auckland. Also on this level are four bedrooms, two bathrooms (ensuite & a semi-ensuite) and a separate laundry. The modern interior / exterior has just been completely repainted, with new carpet throughout, including the triple car garaging. Situated tucked away in a private lane, this home has immediate presence. With its creative floor plan, and a long list of features you would expect with a home of this caliber, plus parking for many vehicles including boat or campervan. Big families, extended families or those just seeking a solid, immaculately presented home with extra accommodation for their guests - look no further! This brick and concrete block home with a newly painted finish has been built to last! Features: Tinted windows, under floor heating, DVS and gas heating, central vacuum, new carpet & paint inside and out, Insulation in external walls and ceiling, massive storage, off street parking for 5 cars.
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Simone Young (Howick)