18 Ngauruhoe Street, Mt Eden, Auckland

Character elements are still very much in evidence in this lovingly restored 1920s weatherboard residence in Double Grammar Zone. Situated at the tranquil end of a cul de sac in a prestigious neighbourhood just minutes from the bustling Mt Eden Village Centre with its eateries and shops, this rare property on a 782sqm FREEHOLD section is zoned Mixed Housing Suburban. Immensely appealing if you have an extended whanau to accommodate with a tidy sleepout in the backyard, the four bedroom, three storey modernised 171sqm home holds considerable promise whether you're raising a large family. Now with Resource Consent avaliable, this piece of site is great for potential land hold, and future development.

A tasteful interior decor features crisp white walls and silver toned carpet complementing the original native timber joinery. Well warmed by log burner and heat pump, an open plan living room feels cosy and welcoming with the dining area sitting alongside a solid timber kitchen with gas hob and plentiful benchtop space. On this floor, three double bedrooms share the tiled family bathroom with toilet located as a separate guest powder room. On the top floor, the private and sunny master quarters have distinctive raked chapel ceilings while doors to a balcony are a welcome addition along with an attractive ensuite featuring vintage vanity. The sleepout has capacity for a queen bed and will be appeal for holiday season visitors or for a noisy teen and his muso mates.

Spacious carport and a single garage adjoin massive storage spaces in the basement including an internal access laundry beside a huge workshop for those who love DIY projects. Off street parking will handle five more cars and the section has been tidied and tamed over the past year with lawns and paths meandering down to the back fence. Zoned also for Mt Eden Normal School, MAGS and AGGS, and a 12 minute commute to the city centre, a property of this calibre is seldom available in this coveted street.