34 Apihai Street, Orakei, Auckland City, Auckland

Located in a highly desirable neighbourhood, this extraordinary freehold property offers opportunities to add value. The 1980s duplex has a two-level layout with the 148 sqm (approx.) floor plan cooperating with the needs of small families, couples, downsizers and investors searching for a refurbishment project in a blue-ribbon post code.

A neutral pastel toned decor throughout provides a pleasant blank canvas aesthetic with open plan living areas having ample glazing, high chapel ceilings with exposed beams, and a wall mounted heat pump. Combining lounge with spacious dining room flanking a reasonably modern kitchen, the options are in place to move the party outdoors and dine alfresco on an extremely secluded paved patio. All three bedrooms are doubles with built in wardrobes and split as two larger upstairs and one on the ground floor with attractive botanical outlook through floor length windows. A partially tiled cornflower blue bathroom offers shower over bath and floating vanity while the toilet is separate. The entire home is amply endowed with storage and includes a separate laundry and double garaging.

The well-established 443 sqm (approx.) section boasts north facing back yard with lush underplanting and mature trees within a discrete oasis enjoying its own peaceful natural habitat. Walking distance to Orakei Domain and sports facilities with Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park close by, Okahu Bay Beach around 650 metres away for a paddle. In zone for Orakei School and handy to Orakei Bay Village and Eastridge Shops, the easy commute to the city by car, bus or train amplifies the many benefits this exceptional property is offering.

For more information, call John & Jane 0800 ORAKEI