16 Taupata Lane, Helensville, Rodney, Auckland

Here's the ideal lockup-and-leave, virtually brand new, three-bedroom two-bathroom home on the edge of the commercial centre of historic Helensville. This cosy brick and weatherboard home is ideal for busy people and only 45 minutes from Auckland CBD outside of rush hours. Cafes, medical centre, library, sportsgrounds and other amenities are all within easy walking distance. With keyless entry, an alarm system, and a north-facing patio, this warm single-level apartment-style home situated in a new subdivision is easy-care all the way around. When you manage to wrestle a bit of time for extra prettifying, the yard provides room for imaginative, green-fingered magic and there's even a modern new garden shed in which to store your tools. A water tank with UV filtration means you get fresh clean water. The reserve at the end of the subdivision offers youngsters the space for running off some excess energy, and walks abound on good footpaths around the area. Cross the road to access a tranquil sun-dappled river walk and soak up some nature. Historic Helensville still has olde worlde charm and a friendly community spirit and will always be sought after because of it. Your new home is not olde worlde, but it is stylish, convenient, cosy, and has everything a smaller busy family could want. Keep this one on your radar.