Having secured their dream property in 2023, competing against multiple other offers, the current owners set about upgrading and adding further value to an almost-new, award-winning, 280sqm home, which already had impeccable credentials.
Situated on a quiet Mount Albert street, the handsome painted brick and cedar exterior offers a hint as to the quality of what lies within.
“We commissioned Kelly at Rarebirds Interiors to come up with bespoke custom cabinetry for the lounge and the master bedroom. We also added decorative panelling on one of the walls, plus new carpets and curtains and were really thrilled with the results,” the owner says.
Thoughtfully designed for contemporary modern life, the home has a huge designer living and dining zone with the kitchen at its heart on the ground floor – complete with a fully-equipped walk-through pantry to make entertaining easy.
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There’s ample bench and storage space as well as a central island for friends and family to gather around. Also on this level is the media room and the unexpected bonus of dedicated storage rooms, along with a separate laundry.
On level two a double garage is adjacent to the entrance foyer, which is surrounded by four bedrooms, including the master suite with its bathroom and walk-in closet. The main bathroom is sleek and stylish with ultra-modern fixtures and fittings, and this floor also features another living room.
The owner says that the smart house is wired for automatic everything, including security and a sophisticated sound system.
The homeowners commissioned Rarebirds Interiors to create bespoke cabinetry for the lounge and the master bedroom. Photo / Supplied
The 280sqm home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and garaging for two vehicles, and sits on a compact 678sqm section. Photo / Supplied
Having thoroughly enjoyed their time in residence, the owners are moving reluctantly, for family reasons, and he says their teenagers are just as sad as they are. “Our son has become quite a handy golfer, thanks to having Chamberlain Park on the doorstep.”
The family will miss the tropical resort vibe of their outdoor living area, which features extensive decking, well-established lush green trees and bushes and a heated pool, making every summer day feel like a holiday.
“We’ll also miss the neighbourhood. Everybody has been so welcoming, and the street parties are great. Plus, we’ve become fans of Bar Martin, which is just a few minutes away – and Dear Jane, our favourite café,” says the owner.
Rachel Berry, from Ray White, says that what the owners have achieved at 4 Norgrove Avenue proves that it’s truly possible to improve on perfection.
There is a huge designer living and dining zone with the kitchen at its heart on the ground floor. Photo / Supplied
The outdoor living area has a tropical resort vibe, with extensive decking, well-established trees and a heated pool. Photo / Supplied
“There’s just so much to take in. When people come to see this special home, they expect to stay for a few minutes, then, before they know it, they’ve been here for an hour.”
She adds that the property has certain qualities that are impossible to capture on camera. “The dappled light through the trees is simply magical.”
The train station a few streets away makes getting to the CBD a breeze, while the nearby motorway onramp allows for easy access to west coast beaches – or alternatively, to the harbour bridge, and places north. The property is zoned for popular Gladstone Primary and Mount Albert Grammar School.
4 Norgrove Avenue in Mount Albert, Auckland, which was put on the market late last month, will be sold in a brought-forward auction on May 16.
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