44 Vale Road, St Heliers, Auckland City, Auckland

Your opportunity to own a beautifully renovated, majestic character family home on an expansive section close to the bay. This extraordinary 974 sqm (approx.) property in a desirable neighbourhood has upper floor views of North Head and Waitemata Harbour. The lovingly restored character residence retains the archetypal native timbers and leadlight windows and with Residential Mixed Housing Urban zoning the property will equally appeal to growing families and discerning investors exploring development options.

Sited in prime position at the top of a sweeping cobblestone driveway the house is oriented to soak up northwest sun with central portico leading into a welcoming foyer anchored by native Matai timber floorboards. The sunny, separate formal sitting room with dual window seats is a calm space while the open plan family living and dining area boasts wood burner fireplace and French doors exiting onto full length deck and fenced lawns. The designer kitchen incorporates well-resourced scullery, stainless steel appliances, island bench and bifold windows opening to open-air alfresco zone. Also accessing the deck the ground floor guest bedroom is located alongside a walk-through laundry and one of the home's three superbly renovated bathrooms. Four more bedrooms upstairs include cornflower blue master comprising of ensuite, copious wardrobe storage and Juliet balcony with water glimpses. Three more bedrooms share a generously proportioned family bathroom with freestanding bathtub and shower. The downstairs is fitted with ducted aircon / heating and all bathrooms have underfloor heating.

The big, flat back yard has gardens with mature totara trees full of tuis with still plenty of room to play family games or use the potential space (front or back) to add a swimming pool. A separate artist's studio or hobby/sleepout cabin is a bonus plus a garden shed. The standalone single garage sits at front boundary and there's ample room for parking on the property. In zone for Churchill Park School and St Ignatius and on the bus route, while St Heliers Village and beach are all a few minutes walk from home.

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