47 Sentinel Road, Herne Bay, Auckland

Northern slopes sanctuary

A spacious and private family-sized bungalow perched high above the street on Herne Bay's desirable northern slopes, this generous home is a dress circle delight.

Sophisticated dark timber floors stretch throughout the residence, complemented by elegant white walls, heritage accents and contemporary comforts thanks to thoughtful transformations from its charming origins.

Behind its secure gating lies a home with multiple options for relaxation, working and entertaining. Two supersized bedrooms sit at the front of the home, one with its own access to the wraparound verandah and the other ensuited to one of the two fully tiled bathrooms. All three bedrooms come with built in wardrobing.

A large lounge or media room invites you to gather around the fireplace for movie nights in or host warm winter gatherings.

At the rear is the open plan kitchen, dining and living zone, all spilling out through dual sets of doors to the sunny and serene northeast-facing courtyard with al fresco dining deck area, established greenery and even a gorgeous shed that could easily be converted into an artist's retreat.

On the lower level is an extra special bonus: a generous studio or work from home office with its own handy access, adjoining the double carport.

Perfectly positioned on a delightful tree-lined family-friendly street, walk the kids to in zone Ponsonby Primary or Intermediate before grabbing a coffee at your favourite Jervois Road cafe. In summer, pop to the local beach or Pt Erin Pools, while the CBD, Ponsonby and the motorway are all mere moments away.