1/18 Mariposa Crescent, Birkenhead, North Shore

Character, Charm and Inspiring Sea Views

Beautifully presented with inspiring views over Chelsea Bay, this charming character home has been updated over time - creating an enticing sanctuary just a stroll from Birkenhead Village. Today, the appealing combination of old and new - including high ceilings and polished timber floors - lends an eclectic flavour well-suited to fashionable retro decorative trends. The three bedroom home basks in peace and quiet, catching sun across decks along the back and front. Come summer, you have a great choice of places to dine and entertain outdoors and a grassy area invites children to play down the steps in a compact garden. French doors to the front deck frame the view from the open-plan living and dining area, which is warmed in winter by an open fire and heat pump. And what could be more pleasant than working at the kitchen bench, watching boats sail by. While the welcoming entry has a quaint traditional edge, both the kitchen and bathroom have been modernised. There's a garage for your car but you can walk to great boutiques, restaurants and cafes around the corner with the city ferry nearby. Move in and enjoy easy city living - just one step removed from the bustle.\n\nAuction: 12pm Thursday 1 August 2013 (unless sold prior)\nBayleys North Shore Auction Room, 28 Northcroft Street, Takapuna.