18 Kauriki Terrace, Stonefields, Auckland, 1072, New Zealand

This superbly presented, substantial home is freestanding on near-level grounds, making it highly desirable in ever-popular Stonefields. It’s ideal for family and entertaining as its spacious 245m2 layout includes three living areas so everyone can enjoy their own space.

Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in this quality Fletcher built home set on attractive yet easy-care 383m2 grounds. The open-plan kitchen-living-dining room flows out to a premium deck, perfect for alfresco dining and westerly sun.

All of the tiled open-plan area, including the entertainer’s kitchen with double ovens and engineered stone benchtops, is warmed by underfloor heating which complements the home’s heat pumps. The second lounge also opens outdoors.

The downstairs bedroom with ensuite and walk-in-wardrobe makes an impressive guest suite or an alternate master suite. Completed this level are a powder room, separate laundry and the internal-access double garage, fronted by off-street parking.

Upstairs’ third lounge makes for harmonious living with family members able to entertain and relax simultaneously. The gorgeous master suite with double-basin ensuite and walk-in wardrobe is accompanied by another two spacious upstairs bedrooms, a family bathroom and another powder room.

Grounds are fully fenced at the rear and include manageable, irrigated raised flower or vegetable beds and a patch of back lawn for children’s play. This smartly presented home’s easy-care nature frees you up to enjoy nearby shopping or eateries at Sylvia Park and Lunn Ave or to head to the Bays’ line-up of beaches.

This address is just over five minutes’ walk to highly rated Stonefields School and is also zoned for Selwyn College. It’s an easy commute to sought-after private schools or to the CBD.

The motivated vendor has loved this safe, friendly neighbourhood but is now committed to downsizing.