21 Reimers Avenue, Mount Eden, Auckland City, Auckland

This five double bedroom family residence discreetly secluded on a leafy avenue in Mt Eden, retains all the quintessential Circa 1920 characteristics. Moreover the delightful bay villa with detached coach house garaging has just been given a new lease on life. The home is now re-piled, reroofed, rewired and fitted with low maintenance double glazing to maintain year-round comfort.

An ornate entryway with steps ascending to the charming fretwork adorned, balustraded veranda defines the elevated weatherboard home. The classic central linear hallway has rooms oriented off the main thoroughfare with interior features including high stud panel ceilings, period lighting, decorative glazing, and native timber floors. A neutral cream toned wall palette is deployed throughout the centrally heated home where carpeted living rooms have been merged creating airy open plan spaces for entertaining. Easy flow via bifolds draws the party outdoors onto brick courtyard, patios and lush lawns while the kitchen, similarly fitted with bifold window, has ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, gas hob and a door to veranda. Double bedrooms include master with ensuite and walk in robe and another with family bathroom ensuite incorporating vintage claw foot bathtub. Storage abounds and the laundry is separate while a utility room open to the covered portico carport. The freestanding double garage has a compact bathroom at rear while overhead, the attic studio with balcony suits home-based business use or for overflow accommodation.

The flat, fully fenced, landscaped 756 sqm (approx.) section will appeal to those who need to keep kids and pets safely penned. Parking on the driveway will take at least 5 cars. In zone for excellent schools including Balmoral, Mt Albert and Kowhai Intermediate, the location is close to public transport, local nosheries and shops with a short trip to the CBD.