38 Norfolk Street, Ponsonby, Auckland

Large living in a prime Ponsonby position

A stellar example of the classic square front character, this light-filled four-bedroom home offers premium location, privacy and heritage style.

Close to the action on Ponsonby Road and recently refreshed with a neutral palette on which to stamp your signature style, go beyond the picture-perfect picket fence and enter straight into a spacious open plan living and dining area characterised by classic French doors and beautiful timber floors. A brand new, stylish kitchen is adjacent, complete with butler's pantry and this area opens straight out to al fresco entertaining on the northeast facing, sun-soaked deck, with more than enough room for the barbecue and dining table over the summer months.

Also off the main living area are three freshly-painted double bedrooms with built in robes, as well as a modern bathroom with vanity, shower and toilet.

Downstairs, an extremely generous fourth bedroom has built in robe and extra storage, making for the perfect teen's space or media room. There is also a family-sized bathroom with bath and laundry on this lower level, and an additional zone that would make for a brilliant home office. With private access out to the back patio, it is most definitely a space all its own.

The icing on the cake for this classic Ponsonby home must be the leafy views over the reserve next door and the secure double garage - an absolute rarity in this highly sought after suburb. Just a short walk to the action on Ponsonby Road and zoned for great schools, this property also has great rental return if you're looking to invest so close to the city's hippest strip. Great as is but with the potential for further refurbishment and more, this slice of inner central's best will be a magnet for the savvy buyer.