16 Robinson Street, Cambridge, Waipa

A family charmer

Immaculately presented this sunny, north-facing home in desirable Cambridge East was built in the 1940s and has been much loved and cared for. It blends original detailing with updated features and remains in good condition to this day. A great family prospect, the home offers good creature comforts, including a woodburner with a heat transfer system and a heatpump. The kitchen presents a smorgasbord of features, including engineered stone benchtops, a breakfast bar, a 900mm freestanding stove with 5 burner gas hob, an attractive splashback and plenty of cupboard space. The open-plan relationship it enjoys with the dining and living area creates a social environment for daily family life. Communal zones are balanced by three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Two bedrooms are double-sized, and the master boasts an en-suite with tiled floor. Capturing all-day sun, the third bedroom is enticingly warm and is highly suited for office use or as a relaxing sunroom. The main bathroom comprises a shower over bath, vanity and toilet. Aesthetics throughout are enhanced by rich accents of rimu showcased around the door frames, skirting boards and windows. A stained-glass front door provides retro glam. The home sits on a generous 809sqm (more or less) fully fenced and well-planted section adorned by numerous fruit trees and raised and irrigated veggie beds, ensuring nutritious home-grown fare. Gardens are tidy and neatly bordered. A large north-west facing deck beckons for summer living and entertaining. Rounding off this appealing family package is a 45sqm (more or less) extra-deep double garage with built-in workbench/storage and ample off-street parking. The location provides lifestyle rewards, with a cafe over the road, Cambridge East and Cambridge High School in zone, the CBD life, and Lake Te Ko Utu all in walking distance.