4 Blue Marlin Drive, Kerikeri, Far North

A Brick n' Tile to make you Smile

Sold at auction for $625,500. Brick n' tile homes deserve their gold-star popularity, they are typically robust and low maintenance, and this one on Blue Marlin Drive has just the right amounts of sturdy, style and sensible. The additional bonus here is location and space, glorious space - a full 3,000sqm of it. Flat, fruit-filled and family friendly, the property offers an established citrus orchard and a desirable 'walk to town' location.

The 178sqm home was built in 2002 and received a complete kitchen rebuild in 2013, resulting in a spacious and modern space, complete with new soft closing drawers, endless cupboard storage, a new rangehood and attractive stone benchtops. Chefs rejoice, this is an awesome zone. Three spacious bedrooms, three minutes by car to town, or a 3km walk to your favourite cafes - the best things do come in three's!

Thought has gone into creating privacy and a relaxed lifestyle here. The living area opens out to attractive tropical gardens, with an extended roofline promoting shelter and all-season dining. An open plan kitchen, dining and family room creates a welcoming vibe, and the master bedroom with ensuite sits tucked away from the two guest bedrooms and bathroom. A separate lounge, double garage with internal access, garden shed, and a central vacuum system, are all further merits.

Maybe it's time to say goodbye to the city chaos? Or an affordable price point is enticing, matched by a great location? Or perhaps the catch for your family are the playing fields across the road, and the nearby walking tracks of the Kerikeri River? The formula stacks up too... smartly presented home in a sought-after spot with real motivation to sell.