1128 New North Road Mount Albert, Auckland City

This lovingly maintained weatherboard and brick family residence conceals some very pleasant surprises inside and beyond the gates in the back yard. An oversize north facing al fresco deck guarantees you have no lawns to slave over, just alluring places to relax. A family retreat that has some lock and leave elements; this attractive freehold 552 sqm (approx.) property is more than ready for your summertime shindigs.

The coolly chic 226 sqm (approx.) interior includes open and light living spaces within a pearly neutral palette with the lavish formal sitting room and adjacent dining area both having smooth flow outside into the back gardens. Wide gauge timber floors underpin the main spaces with the gourmet kitchen having a corresponding tiled floor. This culinary hub. rocks a glamour look with chocolate-toned granite benchtop, gleaming stainless-steel and a generous walk-in pantry with space for all your storage needs. The ground floor guest room with adjacent bathroom may appeal to a privacy-seeking family member or do duty as your comfortable home office. On the upper floor four more bedrooms share two European-inspired fully tiled bathrooms with one an ensuite to the master and the other main bathroom having separate shower and a bathtub. The master bedroom also comes with the much-desired walk-in wardrobe.

The internal access double garage receives useful back up from several off-street parks for visiting vehicles or a campervan. The easy-care tropically themed fully fenced gardens have screened hedging fringing the boundary evoking a feeling of peace and privacy while a small potting shed houses the green-thumb essentials. Zoned for good schools and a 20-minute commute into the centre of Auckland city, the southwestern motorway is handy as are shops, amenities, and beautiful green spaces for a walk with kids and dogs.