1B Rowan Road, Royal Oak, Auckland City, Auckland

With nuanced finishes and functional 204 sqm (approx.) layout, this impressive shiplap weatherboard home in a leafy enclave has just been completed with title and CCC imminent. A formidable exterior colour palette evokes a minimalist aesthetic Ideal for busy professionals, small families and downsizing the superior location is handy for first-class amenities.

An artfully configured floor plan has open plan living and dining spaces flowing seamlessly to a private and sunny north facing deck at the rear of the dwelling. Cutting edge mood lighting, predominantly white tones with black detailing, and light timber floors harmonise creating an elegant finish. The front door opens directly to living room where large floor length picture windows invite copious natural light and dramatic linear ceiling strip illumination makes a statement. The entire home has ducted central heating and DVS while all three superbly tiled bathrooms (two ensuite) have toasty underfloor heating and black accessories. The glamorous designer kitchen supported by a fully equipped scullery with gas hob boasts the latest Miele appliances while robust polished cement waterfall bench coordinates with a splashback.

The open stairwell leads up to the spacious landing nook and four carpeted bedrooms. Master bedroom features ensuite, walk-in closet has a restful outlook while another bedroom similarly enjoys ensuite facilities. The ground floor is complete with a guest toilet and laundry niche in internal access double garaging which has a door to the deck on this a low maintenance 268 sqm (approx.) FREEHOLD site.

In zone for Three Kings School and Mt Roskill Intermediate, the property sits close to shops and is a lazy saunter to cafes and nosheries, Greenwoods Corner, Monte Cecilia Park with historic Pah Homestead, and Cornwall Park's rolling acreage. Addressed in a respectably established city fringe suburb close to bus routes and motorway ramps, the CBD is close by car.