80a Bassett Road Remuera, Auckland City

This elegant 1920s weatherboard residence usefully incorporates additional self-catering living. In zone for Auckland Grammar and Epsom Girls' Grammar, the coveted zoning will attract families who want to prioritise their children's education and live handy for public transport and city commuting. The ground floor flat has its own exclusive separate access to a double bedroom, kitchen and lounge and patio, appealing to those with plans to accommodate elderly parents, a nanny or perhaps get a boarder to boost the household income.

A gracious and spacious air prevails within its character-filled interior with top floor views of Rangitoto Island and the harbour, adding cachet. The generously proportioned 268sqm (approx.) residence enjoy the best of both sunny worlds with morning sun pouring into the wide front veranda and formal sitting room and swinging round to soak the tranquil rear deck off the kitchen, dining and second family living area in the p.m. Enduring character elements include beautiful native timber flooring, clear and decorative lead-lights, and rare double cornice coving in the entrance hall.

Open plan dining for entertaining is well-served by a superb fully-modernised kitchen with solid granite counters, stainless steel gas cooker and ample storage. On this same ground floor level, a guest bedroom with dual access ensuite bathroom could equally suit an older family member. Upstairs three double bedrooms includes a lavishly generous master bedroom retreat. This has a covered open sided balcony, extensive closet space and contemporary ensuite - adding to the total four bathrooms found throughout the household.

Driveway on the northern flank leads down to the back lawn where a double carport sits behind electric gates. Fully fenced and comprising of established trees and lawns, the compact easy-care section is ideal for kids and pets. Zoned also for Remuera and Newmarket Schools and an easy sub-15 minute drive to the CBD or swift train-trip from nearby Newmarket Station.