View from the Top

English author Arnold Bennett once wrote that it is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is from the top'. We all know this to be true, be it from the summit of Mt. Eden or Rangitoto, the Auckland Sky Tower, or even your own garden. While the first three are firmly in the hard-to-own basket, a stunning view from your garden to enjoy with your morning coffee is something that 196A Orakei Road can deliver.
Central and private, this cedar home sits on 810m2 of mixed housing suburban land, in the heart of one of Auckland's most desirable suburbs. From its elevated position, the home strikes the perfect balance between breathtaking urban vistas and lush green landscaping, promising tui songs and still mornings throughout the year.
With four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, the home promises to relegate the morning rush to get ready for school and work to the past, ensuring everyone can get ready without stepping on each other's toes. Couple this with a designer kitchen and three living spaces, you have yourself a home perfectly suited to a growing family. At 196A, it is as easy to imagine the wonderful mayhem of a family Christmas spent in a formal living room as it is picture a quiet Sunday evening watching movies and playing games together.
The home sits amidst landscaped gardens, complete with a North-facing pool that is sure to return dividends in the hours spent together enjoying the cool waters during the warmer months.
As to car parking, a sizeable double garage and a large driveway offer plenty of storage space, as well as a home for cars, boats, bikes, drum sets, and anything else you may need to store.
Comfortably within the Double Grammar Zone, the home is also just moments from Remuera village, has easy access to the coast, and is just a short drive - or train ride - from the centre of Auckland. It really is a house made to be a home and is perfect for a family looking to enjoy the view from the top, as Arnold Bennet would say.