4 Cobham Place, Tikipunga, Whangarei, Northland

Welcome to this lovingly cared-for three-bedroom classic from the 1960s, tastefully updated and redecorated for modern family life yet retaining all the character and solidity you want. Tucked on a cul-de-sac street on a large, flat, fenced section, this home offers privacy and space.

Step inside to well-presented living areas that flow out to a deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing in the sun. Stay cosy in the winter and cool in the summer with a Kent Style fireplace and convivence of a heat pump.

Garaging is a standout feature here - a huge internal garage with high stud, plus an extra high-stud double garage that includes added internal bonuses and even a carport! There's plenty of room for vehicles, workshop space and secure storage, and room to park a campervan, caravan, boat and more.

Outside the established gardens are a delight: productive vege gardens and a superb range of fruit trees - lemon, lemonade, orange, tangelo, grapefruit, easy-peel mandarin, peach, apple, feijoa, guava, gold kiwi, red grape, thornless blackberry and blueberry. Imagine fresh fruit and vegetables from your own backyard year-round.

The location is convenient and family-friendly - offering seamless access to playgrounds, reserves, sports parks, transportation, shops and schools. All your essentials are within arm's reach, harmonising seamlessly with your daily routines.

This home will appeal to a wide spectrum of potential buyers, from first-time homeowners, families, retirees to savvy investors. The owners have loved living here and are now upsizing, so they're serious about selling. With so much on offer - space, storage, established gardens and a prime cul-de-sac setting - this one will be sold.

For sale by Auction, 1:00 pm Thursday 16 October, Ray White Auction Room, 131 Port Road, Whangarei (unless sold prior).

http://www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC35724