Every day feels like a holiday, according to the current owners of this impressive family home set on a sun-soaked north-facing 1429sqm site, down a long private driveway, just a stone’s throw from Auckland’s popular Cornwall Park.
“It’s extremely modern yet the architecture is classic. It’s a very light and warm home with exceptional indoor-outdoor flow,” he adds.
He says that the property was the perfect place to be during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, with three teenagers playing netball, cricket, football and basketball, along with tennis and swimming at home in what was effectively their own exclusive resort. “I think they’ve all really loved it here!”
With four bedrooms upstairs, including the master which enjoys a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and a balcony, there is plenty of room for family members to spread out.
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The added bonus of a third living area, ideal as a media room, or a teenage retreat provides ample separation, the owners say. “The kids can have their friends up there and have their own space.”
The main living zone downstairs includes ample room for everyday family life, dining and entertaining. A well-equipped kitchen featuring quality appliances has the added luxury of a combined scullery and laundry.
An elegant formal lounge provides a further space for effortless entertaining plus pool and outdoor access via generous bifold doors. Alongside the living area is the fifth bedroom which could alternatively be used as a home office.
The décor throughout the property is a timeless neutral palette with lots of white to enhance the abundant natural light and a complementary combination of carpet and natural wooden flooring.
The 337sqm home sits on a 1429sqm block and has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, garaging and multiple living areas. Photo / Supplied
“It’s extremely modern yet the architecture is classic,” says the owner. Photo / Supplied
A well-equipped kitchen features quality appliances with the added luxury of a combined scullery and laundry. Photo / Supplied
The owners say that a substantial investment has been made in the property in recent years, including refurbishment of the tennis court, resurfacing the pool, and the addition of solar heating, upgrades to the outdoor living areas and installing air conditioning for year-round heating and cooling throughout the home.
“The garage is extra-large and there’s plenty of additional off-street parking in addition,” he says.
Meanwhile, the neat, well-established, easy-care landscaping means time spent on outdoor maintenance can be kept to a minimum, leaving more time to simply enjoy the property.
Lisa Pringle, who is marketing 16 Golf Road, agrees that the home offers an impressive combination of attributes.
“The tennis court is a real standout, for a start; it’s almost impossible to put one in these days and for an active family like this one, it’s been great.
The family home was perfect for teenagers during the lockdowns with netball, cricket, football and basketball, as well as tennis and swimming at home. Photo / Supplied
The main living zone downstairs includes ample room for everyday family life, dining and entertaining. Photo / Supplied
“Having three separate living rooms is another major advantage and the other really big thing is the proximity to Cornwall Park, which is such a lovely place to walk in and spend time.
“Of course, the shops, cafes and restaurants at Greenwoods Corner are excellent too, and getting to the city, or out to the airport is incredibly easy as well.”
She says with summer just around the corner and a new school year just months away, now is the time for savvy buyers to make their move and secure what is arguably one of the best properties currently on offer in the highly sought-after double grammar zone.
“And if they’d like to be in for Christmas, we can certainly do our very best to make that happen,” say the owners.
16 Golf Road in Epsom, Auckland, is for sale by negotiation.
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