22 Chamberlain Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland

Victorian in the front, Bali in the back

With a backyard oasis reminiscent of a Bali Resort, one free-flowing family home in eclectic Grey Lynn is immaculately presented and move-in-ready. Four bedrooms plus an office and subterranean rumpus room feature a clever configuration for busy families, but it's the value-added features that really pack the punch. With heritage preserved and a commanding presence from the street, discover a light, bright and airy Victorian villa sympathetically brought into the new century with undeniable attention to contemporary detail. Character mouldings and stunning timber-like floors flank the central hallway, leading directly to the lofty heart of the home. Like a private glasshouse with skylights and a north-easterly aspect, with doors that open to paradise, this space is spectacular - and begging to host a party. Seamlessly moving from the convivial kitchen (where the scullery and separate laundry are champions of discretion), the large lounge and separate dining enjoy peaceful backyard views beyond beautiful sliding doors. Cocooned by easy-care landscaping and strategically fully fenced, the deck, swimming pool and jacuzzi are a perfect playground for the coming summer months, with a distinct absence of complicated maintenance, leaving more time to enjoy your new urban lifestyle. Downstairs can be made secure from the main floor and also has it's own entrance making it the perfect home office or guest quarters a bedroom, bathroom, large family room and luxurious home office boasting bespoke cabinetry. After ascending to the surface, three bedrooms and two bathrooms await upstairs, including a sizeable master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and fully tiled ensuite. A stone's throw from Grey Lynn Park, this aspirational community features streamlined access to superb cafes, boutique retail, the vibrant Ponsonby precinct and the CBD. To complete the package is two, side by side-by-side car parks, with excellent storage under the front veranda, perfect for sports equipment and the like. Idyllically positioned for families trading up, or those seeking a spot of sunshine without the upkeep. Enquire now to ensure you can enjoy a summer poolside.