Wide open spaces in an urban area are a rarity but this well-kept, spacious house is on about 0.4 hectares (one acre).
The house is set well back from the road in the prestigious Brookfield estate. There is a long U-shaped driveway which not only gives space to manoeuvre cars with no hassle but also provides plenty of space to park a boat, trailer or caravan.
Lawn and established trees running down both sides and planted around the front yard are attractive, as are the five bay windows across the house’s width.
Through a wide archway, a light-filled family room with turned wooden balusters is immediately to the right of entry. Plush cream carpet underfoot gives a warmth to the cream and white colour palette, while stepped cornices and a chandelier hanging from a ceiling rosette add character.
The adjoining family area flows through frosted-glass-and-timber french doors to a huge tiled room which could be used as a rumpus area for younger members of the family.
This room adjoins the large country-style kitchen with dishwasher, timber cabinetry, plenty of bench space and stainless-steel appliances including oven, gas hot plates and rangehood.
A sliding door from the meals area opens to a pergola which precedes a massive backyard which could be subdivided (subject to council approval).
The fully tiled main bathroom has a spa and corner shower with gold frame; the toilet is separate.
To the right of entry are four generous bedrooms, three with wardrobes. The main bedroom has twin walk-through wardrobes and a fully tiled en suite with a corner shower with gold frame.
Extras include ducted heating and cooling, a fireplace and a remote-controlled double garage with a toilet.
The house is rented at $21,324 a year.
… Esther Lauaki
