18A Tuhimata Street, St Heliers, Auckland City, Auckland

Embrace the peaceful seclusion of a handsome, substantial Tuscan-inspired (freehold) home set back from the road in a tightly-held, tree-lined St Heliers' street, 5 minutes' walk to the village and beach.

With several living areas, the 320m² home in fully fenced, manicured 558m² grounds is perfect for a family requiring great space for entertaining - plus room for the trampoline - without being slave to the garden in summer.

Herringbone timber floors flow from a spacious kitchen positioned in the hub between a formal dining room and a casual sitting area adjoining a sundrenched patio for lazy alfresco summer dining. No need to worry about the rain or hot summer sun when the doors are open. A retractable awning offers weather protection. Guests step from the generous entry foyer into a separate formal lounge that opens outdoors and is warmed by a gas fire in a stone fireplace.

Upstairs, 4 bedrooms or 3 plus a large study enjoy sweeping views from this elevated site. Double wardrobes feature in every room except the extra-large primary suite which has a walk-in wardrobe and dressing room/study leading to an updated contemporary bathroom with luxurious freestanding bath. Classically Italian, the bedroom has a ceiling fan and expands across a shuttered loggia that invites cooling summer breezes inside. 3 bathrooms include another en suite and a family bathroom with spa bath plus a powder room is available for visitors next to living areas.

In a friendly neighbourhood, the property offers many practical features. Huge storage capacity is concealed in a designated linen cupboard, a separate laundry, under the stairs and a loft above the internal double garage. Automatic irrigation keeps the garden spruce and plentiful off-street parking is handy behind electric gates.

Zoned for St Heliers School, St Ignatius, Baradene and Glendowie College, the property is close to the St Kentigerns and Tamaki Express bus stops. Hidden and quiet yet in the heart of St Heliers - experience the convenience of a premium beach lifestyle.

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