437K Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland

Under the oaks

Secure in The Parnell Oaks, this spacious three-bedroom end town-home has attributes you normally only find in a freestanding residence. In original condition with a large garden, it has great spaces and offers scope for a cosmetic makeover.

Each level extends to sheltered decks capturing dazzling views over the Domain to the Auckland Museum, Sky Tower and city skyline. Yet unlike other town-homes in the complex, the ground floor unfolds to its own lovely big, fully fenced, sunny garden. Alive with birdsong, this private wonderland beneath a grand old oak tree invites alfresco lunches while you keep an eye on children or pets.

To the rear of a generous, elevated living area, the practical kitchen has loads of bench-space and storage including a scullery. In fact, storage throughout is exceptional. As well as providing double internal garaging, it includes two linen cupboards in the large upstairs landing - the perfect study area. Three bedrooms all extend outdoors and each has its own bathroom.

A short stroll to the village action with a bus stop to the city at your gate this rare property, set furthest from the road along the mews, is also amazingly quiet, safe and secure behind gates in a beautiful leafy manicured setting.

In this exceptional Double Grammar zone location, experience an uncompromising relaxed, easy city fringe lifestyle with numerous amenities just beyond your gate. For definite sale - motivated off-shore vendor.