34 Dryden Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland

Bespoke architectural family haven

This outstanding architecturally designed family home is steeped in a rich and proud Grey Lynn history. It was once the residence of the "Samoan Supremes", the Yandall Sisters, who paved the way for many local female artists, and it featured in popular renovation TV series, The New Zealand Home, following a young family trying to take a traditional home and maximise it for modern family living. The results are seriously impressive.

Sitting elevated off the street, it comprises five generously proportioned bedrooms, three bathrooms, including two ensuites, as well as two separate living areas.

Architecturally designed by David McBride for his son, stylish and effortless family living is at the forefront. Traditional character villa features such as pressed tin ceilings, timber floors, ornate cornices and rich wood floors make way at the rear of the home for a striking, contemporary and light-filled Japanese-inspired timber and concrete extension. This is not your usual run-of-the-mill renovation.

Open plan living spills out through multiple sets of doors onto the paved entertaining patio. Bathed in afternoon light, this is the perfect spot to socialise and watch the children play in the huge nine-metre heated pool. The sense of zen continues across the grounds featuring tropical planting, native trees and a maple garden.

The chef's kitchen sports Miele appliances, incredible storage and bench space, a scullery and bespoke cabinetry that also features throughout the home.

There are also two generous off-street parks, secure electronic entry and every modern convenience you can expect with a home of this calibre. The location needs no introduction, walking distance to local schools, cafes, bars and restaurants and just across the road from Grey Lynn Park. Come and see what a home built with the utmost care, consideration, style and love feels like.