Get ready for a big surprise when you turn into 201 Annesbrook Drive. You won't believe the off-street privacy at the top of a long drive and the house is full of early 20th century character, but with modern comforts.
This really is quite the combination; an ideal family home at an appealing price point, centrally located and with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Light, bright living spaces open to decks and a great garden for play.
Elevated above Annesbrook Drive, vistas take in Tasman Bay and the mountains from the circa 1910-built home that oozes original charm and a feeling of expansive living with lofty 3.2m ceilings and 212sqm of room.
The 992sqm secure section with picket fence is a child's playground and adults will appreciate the entertaining space, opening from living areas to the super large deck.
The house is unusual for having two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms; added during a previous use as a B&B.
Unlike suburban subdivisions, you won't feel fenced in or overlooked by neighbours here and the sealed drive is shared by just one other home.
While the house still has its delightful timber features, it has undergone significant updates to make living easy.
The kitchen is renewed, including appliances; window joinery has been replaced, bathrooms modernised, and paint and interior decor refreshed.
All the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, adding to the excellent storage space throughout the house.
An efficient log burner warms the living areas (with panel heaters in two bedrooms), the whole house enjoys an HRV air circulation system, some recessed lighting has been fitted and a new switch board. The home is insulated in ceilings, walls and under floors.
The double garage (with internal access) has a workshop and storage space as well and there's plenty of other off-street parking.
Few Annesbrook Drive properties have this degree of privacy away from the street. Tahunanui School is nearby, and you're well placed for the city and Richmond.