22 Amber Drive, Tikipunga, Whangarei, Northland

If easy living, plenty of sunshine and a handy location sound like your kind of thing, 22 Amber Drive is well worth a look. Tidy, welcoming and beautifully maintained, this is a home that makes everyday life feel pleasantly uncomplicated - and with Paramount Shopping Centre just a short stroll away, convenience is certainly covered.

Built by Steve Swann Builders, this home was a Silver Award winner in Category Four of the 2004 House of the Year and Commercial Awards. The north-facing aspect and big windows fill the open-plan living with lovely natural light, while the kitchen is well set up for everyday life. There are three generous bedrooms, with the master enjoying its own ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, plus a separate study offering a versatile space for work, hobbies or whatever suits.

The home is designed with comfort and practicality in mind, with an accessible shower in the family bathroom, wide doorways and hallway, a separate toilet, heat pump and HRV ventilation system.

Outside, there's just enough garden to enjoy without giving you a second job, while the internal-access double garage provides plenty of room for the cars, storage and the laundry. There's also additional off-street parking for a boat, caravan or camper.

A few of the highlights:

• Three double bedrooms plus office
• Master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe
• Sunny, north-facing aspect with excellent natural light
• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living
• Accessible shower, with wide doorways and hallway
• Heat pump and HRV ventilation system
• Internal-access double garage with laundry
• Easy-care garden with space to potter
• Low maintenance living
• Plenty of off-street parking - enough for a camper or boat
• Convienient location - Close to the supermarket, chemist, medical centre, library, golf course and other local shops

Whether you're looking to downsize without compromising on comfort, or simply want a beautifully kept home that's easy to live in and easy to look after, this could be just the ticket.

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