9 William Fraser Crescent St Heliers, Auckland City

This spacious family home offers the perfect layout for entertaining and raising an extended or blended family. Savvy investors, builders and experienced renovators should have this earmarked as one to consider, factoring in the location, renovation costs, and vendor motivation.

The north facing aspect has elevated views of the Waitemata and Rangitoto Island with the upper level remaining unaffected by the flooding. A separate media lounge sits to one side of the huge reception foyer and an open plan lounge and dining room is on the other. Here timber flooring underpins colossal entertainment zones with gas heating and bifolds stacking right back to connect to a sunny deck. The large family size separate kitchen has stainless steel appliances with gas hob, dual ovens and ample granite benchtops amidst plentiful cabinetry. Upper level accommodation comprises a huge master bedroom with walk through dressing room, spacious ensuite and small study alcove. Two more double bedrooms share a family bathroom with bath, shower and separate guest toilet.

The ground floor has its own access where open plan rumpus/living area and separate lounge are flanked by two more bedrooms, the third bathroom and a big laundry room. The internal access double garage incorporates the second laundry and the entire home is has abundant storage.

The compound is fully fenced, walled and hedged with mature shrubs fringing manicured lawns. In zone for St Thomas, St Ignatius Schools, Baradene college and Selwyn College with the bay beaches just minutes away and a swift commute to the city by car or bus. The offshore owner has made the hard decision to sell this already vacant home and leave any necessary remedial work to new owners. So move quick and secure a bargain on this prestigious St Heliers cul de sac.