4 Keretene Place, Meadowbank, Auckland City, Auckland

With views taking in the ponies grazing in the club paddock and Rangitoto Island's summit, this extra special architecturally designed 219 sqm (approx.) home feels like a tree-change/sea-change retreat. Neighbouring St John's bush where birdlike thrives, this 1960s home on a small and desirable cul de sac, has scope to renovate further, and is the ultimate combination of character, space, and scenery.

Double front doors open into a wood panelled foyer with connecting stairways to both floors. Crisp white walls contrast with dark timber beams in upper-level open plan north facing entertainment zones with a heat pump and high raked ceilings. Attractive polished timber floors underpin the family room alongside a chic contemporary kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances and lots of cabinetry. Shoji screens separate hallway from the spacious carpeted dining area and formal lounge with open fireplace and both rooms have slider access to a private, alfresco deck with quaint spiral staircase to the garden. A spare bedroom flanking the guest powder room toilet on this level could also be a study while downstairs double bedrooms all have patio access with the main extra-large bedroom comprising of sizable walk-in closet. The family bathroom with shower, floating vanity, and toilet has been tastefully upgraded with separate laundry and copious storage throughout offering a myriad of possibilities including an additional bathroom.

The bush and tree clad property features a carport portico on the circular driveway providing ample off-street parking. The 715 sqm (approx.) freehold section sits in a tightly held neighbourhood of other high-quality homes and is in zone for St Thomas School. Close to Meadowbank shops, transport hubs, and bays' beaches, this is a golden opportunity for growing families, and aspirational renovators.

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