Lauren MacRae

Ultimate Recipe For The Good Life

Warmth, space, and the absolute essence of homeliness are the ultimate recipe for the good life - and it's precisely what this property has in store. The configuration is a refreshing change, providing partial separation without disconnection between the living and dining rooms. Light filled with generous working capacity, the kitchen's road front vantage is obscured only by the Kermadec Pohutukawa out front. Blossoming year round, it's a drawcard for Tui and Wax-eyes, filling the air with birdsong.

Three bedrooms exist along the hall and cater to growing broods, or smaller ones, with the option to work from home. The master has customary luxuries of a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite but trumping here is French door access to outdoor living. Screens are a welcome addition, proving their worth come summer - inviting the cool sea breeze in and locking all peskies out.

Storage capacity is ample and in addition to numerous hallway options, recently built cabinetry in the garage adds to the pluses. Two heat pumps plus HRV System ensure an ambient temperature year-round.

Parking is plentiful - from immediate off-street parking to the concrete pad out back, perfectly tailored to a boat or camper.

The surroundings prove that things just keep getting better. Fully fenced and dotted with an array of fruit trees, it's generous in space and with that comes a world of landscaping potential.

When cabin fever takes hold but straying too far from the nest seems unappealing, the Hibiscus Reserve and playground sit right across the street - while footy fans will appreciate an easy amble to the Oceandowns Reserve.

Set away from the chaos yet conveniently close to an array of fabulous amenities, you'll find Bayfair and Baywave nearby, plus almost immediate access to the Eastern Link. For those who like to drive, chip, or putt, the Omanu Golf Course is also within easy reach.