2/10 Princes Street Northcote Point, North Shore City

Who can resist sunny brick and tile if you want to step on the first rung of the property ladder, invest in a rental or downsize for retirement? Add to this, a great post code, a pristine little pad close to the Northcote Ferry Terminal and this right royal gem has a heart as big as the surprisingly large back yard.

Beautifully presented and ready to just move in and enjoy, the two double bedroom duplex has been renovated to please with a gorgeous contemporary kitchen open to a smart and spaciously sunny living room with heat pump. Built in the 1970s when windows were big and brick was king, the cherry on the cake is found beyond the back door where a generous deck and fully fenced back garden has entertaining options and room to set up your own spa pool. The multipurpose man cave awaits too - ply lined, cozy and offering scope as a hobby retreat, art studio or just storage overflow and stowing of the garden tools. Two sizable double bedrooms are served by a modern bathroom with tiled floor, shower over bath while the laundry is located separately.

Off street parking for 3+ cars and ample lawns front and rear, the location, easily accessible to commuting routes by land and sea, is extremely desirable with Auckland's CBD very close by. Walk to Jean Sampson Reserve, or the historic Northcote Tavern with kids and dogs, a convenient drive to Little Shoal Bay Reserve and Playground, the famous Bridgeway Cinema and Birkenhead's vibrant shopping precinct, and attractive school zoning includes Decile 9 Northcote School.