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In a peaceful court location, this beautiful owner-built house has been proudly maintained over the years and thoughtfully updated to stay bang on trend.

Its creator envisioned a modern haven for family living, with a focus on entertainment and top-quality finishes and fittings.

Immaculately executed with large communal spaces, the property has three generously-sized bedrooms and sheltered outdoor areas perfect for year-round dining.

Side entry reveals a small tiled foyer leading to a naturally lit, step-down family room to the right, with dark walnut-stained floorboards underfoot adding a warmth to the white and exposed brick decor; a fireplace is the focal point.

There’s a step up into the dining room which can be closed off by a sliding door for a more formal ambience.

At the heart of the house is the kitchen with soft-close white gloss-laminate cabinetry complemented by a glass splashback, granite benches and stainless-steel oven with convection cooktop and rangehood.

The cooks’ domain flows into the clearly designated meals and family areas to cater for effortless communal living.

Towards the rear are the bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes. The huge main has a sizeable, fully-tiled en suite with customised mirrored cabinet over twin basins in a granite vanity unit.

A large laundry and separate toilet rounds out the interior.

An awesome paved outdoor entertainment area is centred on a barbecue zone and has views of a sparkling, completely fenced, in-ground solar/gas-heated saltwater pool and spa.

Throw into the mix all its added creature comforts including ducted heating and cooling, lock-up double carport with automatic door, a big garden shed and there’s nothing left to be desired.

Esther Lauaki