1J Findlay Street, Ellerslie, Auckland City, Auckland

Transformed and “new” again, this three double bedroom, two-bathroom home has undergone a complete makeover, by way of a two-year re-cladding project, which included double glazing, and fresh paint throughout. And, in this case, the owner has installed new bathrooms, with new LED mirrors with a demister and various light selections, plus a gigantic bath. For winter warmth there's even a reticulated gas heater installed in the open-plan living area.

The kitchen has also been refreshed with new flooring, lighting, tapware, and paint, so that it looks sharp, and it comes complete with a new refrigerator, a new gas cooktop, and an electric oven. There are even two TVs included (one a 65”) along with a new washing machine and dryer; the dining room and chairs also get to stay. You’d be proud to host and entertain your friends here.

This complex was always a bit of a one-off for Ellerslie, and with its modernisation, it’s even more so now. There’s space aplenty in this secure, gated community, where you have your own private courtyard facing out to the northeast. The generously sized, open-plan lounge/dining flows out through double doors to a large balcony, that overlooks well-manicured gardens and a stunning solar and gas-heated pool. You’d think you were in a luxurious hotel resort. And, if fitness is your thing, you can work out in the fully equipped gym; when evening comes, just relax in the spa.

It's an easy walk home from the popular cafes and bars of the Ellerslie Village, and you’re within minutes of a train into the CBD. The large majority of the homes in the complex are owner-occupied. So if it’s lock-up and leave you’re after, then look no further to obtain your own slice of paradise, right in the midst of this highly sought-after suburb

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