36 Parakai Avenue, Parakai, Helensville, Auckland

This lovely spacious home is full of the gracious very charming detail of the 1950s era in which it was originally built with beautiful coving, large windows (some with built-in pelmets), and space, space, space. Three roomy double bedrooms with lovely wooden floors, a separate laundry, a large kitchen, a practical dining room adjoining a large bright airy lounge, a separate toilet, and a bathroom with a skylight delivering genteel ambience right above the shower all contribute to this home's character atmosphere. Outside, connected by decking is a 2.4mx4.6m office or studio which would be ideal for working from home. Two decks, a carport, and a garden shed, along with established greenery offer pleasant outdoor space. Keen green fingers will still find room to do their own thing on this flat section too. The current owners did lots of work when they moved in, but if you wish there's still opportunity to put your own stamp on the house and make it particularly your own, while also adding value. The house is insulated top and bottom and has a large heat pump to take care of winter toes. A reserve and walkway to the wharf as well as a fun children's park are sited at the end of the cul-de-sac and a new recreation space is currently being created at Kaipātiki reserve. Parakai Thermal Pools is just around the road and local shops are a few minutes' walk as is Parakai Primary School. 2kms away in Helensville, Kaipara College has a good reputation, and sportsgrounds abound. Auckland CBD is 45 mins away outside of rush hour and three major shopping centres are located within half an hours' drive. This address screams location but more than that, it offers peace, space and pleasurable living. Put it on your list.