54 Rukutai Street Orakei, Auckland City

This beautiful 1940's character residence has plenty of pleasant surprises that are bound to please a family on the go who live their lives in flow. The three storeys of well-configured 225 sqm (approx) floor plan - fully renovated in 2007 - begins at the superbly presented ground floor entrance hall. Durable polished concrete flooring anchors the space throughout from internal access garaging, into the spare guest room.
The central level on the first floor is generous for space and has scenic views from two living rooms both formal and casual with a massive sun-drenched balcony glimpsing Rangitoto - even better viewed from the sumptuously spacious penthouse master suite. Original timber floors and window joinery sit comfortably alongside the modern enhancements of designer kitchen leading to the north-facing terraced gardens. Thoughtful landscaping incorporates a mix of exotic and native planting with a cute potting/tool shed nestled amidst the foliage. Easy flow from a social cook's designer kitchen to dining or barbecue table means everything simply synchronizes to make entertaining a breeze. One of the two double bedrooms on this level opens to the back deck just adding to the natural vibe with both flanking a large family-size and very trendy bathroom.
Off-street parking and up a driveway for privacy and peace, the desirable address in the ever-popular eastern bays adds extra cachet. Within minutes you can be getting the sand between your toes at nearby Mission Bay beach, follow that up with an ice cream and saunter along the boardwalk with the dog or the kids on scooters. This coveted lifestyle in a location heaving with excellent amenities, zoned for Selwyn College and handy for an off peak 10-minute trip to the city centre, can soon be all yours.