Korokoro

Reluctantly our vendors are on the move and offer their beloved home to a new family to enjoy! Positioned to make the most of the sun and views, this well presented, spacious 1920's villa has been modernised and extended to ensure a versatile and practical layout. Bedrooms and bathrooms are divided over two floors, affording the ideal set-up for teenagers or extended family. On offer street level: - A sunny, cosy, north facing tv lounge with French doors - Bespoke, modernised kitchen (December 2019), with marble granite tops, sustainable solid timber bamboo cabinetry, tiled splash backs, and superior Bosche induction hob, rangehood and dishwasher, with Electrolux double oven. - Family room extending from the kitchen, with fabulous sea views, and French doors affording great alfresco living. - Separate dining room - Wet-back wood burner, ventilation system (balanced with heat exchanger), three Fujitsu heat pumps, ceiling, and - underfloor insulation, and double glazed south-facing windows to ensure year-round ambience, warmth, and comfort - Master bedroom, with sunny bay window, and large built-in wardrobes - Double bedroom, also with in-built wardrobe - Family bathroom - Single garage, workshop, additional storage, and off-street parking for 2 cars On offer downstairs: - Two double bedrooms, also with inbuilt wardrobes - Separate shower and toilet - Separate laundry, with additional storage - Reading nook, with bi-fold windows, and a stunning view out to Cook Straight, where you can savour that morning coffee - Additional basement storage under the house A well-established terraced garden provides ample space for the kids to kick a ball around, and you can feed the family from the raised vegetable gardens and greenhouse. Mature trees and hedging protect from those southerly winds, and provide the ideal backdrop for the visiting Tui, piwakawaka and tauhou. Peace of mind comes with the security alarm and video surveillance, the elevated position above the tsunami line, and with the exterior painted in 2021, and marine grade Coloursteel roof (still under warranty), all you need to do is bring the deck chairs! Come and enjoy the magic of the Bay, with a mere four-minute stroll to the beach where you can enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, swimming or simply watch the world go by. Close to public transport, vibrant local cafes and shops, Lighthouse Theatre, and local walks and multiple reserves, this is an opportunity not to be overlooked! Buyer Interest Invited Over $1,450,000 Rateable Value: $1,510,000 Land Area: 541m2 - Floor Area: 191m2 more or less