23 Parau Street, Three Kings, Auckland, 1041, New Zealand

Accessed off a quiet slip road, this elevated, painted brick, three bedroom home on 685sqm, more or less, of freehold land offers much more than meets the eye. Tastefully renovated including a stylish and social island bench kitchen, its glowing Matai timber floors provide character and perfectly offsets the crisp white decor. The one level layout features a wonderful connection to the backyard which has been terraced into a mature lush vegetable garden. You’ll love the range of produce including orange, apricot, pear, almond, feijoa, apple, lime and lemons – think of your food bill savings! There’s a separate freestanding studio and seating area at the back of the garden which enjoys a brilliant vista towards the west taking in stunning sunsets. This home superbly caters for all seasons. Summer outdoor entertaining will be a feature thanks to the step through connection via bi-fold doors to large decking and a servery window off the kitchen. For winter nights you’ll love the lounge, bathed in the warmth of the afternoon sun and its cosy open fire. The vibrant bathroom features a fully tiled bath and shower ‘wet area’ ideal for bathing young children. Built with the construction pedigree of the 40s with plenty of off-street parking and a large under-house area with potential to add value, this centrally located home is in close proximity to local parks and Dominion and Mt Eden Rd bakeries, cafes and eateries. In zone for Dominion Rd Primary and Mt Roskill Intermediate and Grammar Schools. Must be inspected to be fully appreciated.