38 Scarborough Terrace, Parnell, Auckland

Final viewings - Immaculate Parnell home

So much more than the pretty cottage it appears from the street, this exquisitely renovated family home, one street back from Parnell Village will surprise you.

An exquisite, high-quality renovation by interior designer Kristen Basra from Spatial Studio has transformed the exceptionally generous, three-storey residence where beautiful character has been restored to enhance contemporary lighting and sophisticated details.

The luxurious light-filled property spills out to a large sunny private garden, the perfect children's playground. With three living areas including a media room, four-bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a powder room, it is much bigger than you expect and so tranquil on a native bush reserve.

Accessed from the street, the top floor has three bedrooms and a beautiful family bathroom. The master suite incorporates a stunning ensuite with clawfoot bath, a large marble vanity and full height cabinetry in the 'Sex in the City' style dressing room.

Living areas include a separate lounge and large entertainer's kitchen with scullery including a wine fridge and an open plan dining area. Stunning marble on the benchtops and gorgeous lighting makes an elegant statement that will impress. French doors that open to a huge terrace, partially sheltered beneath electric louvres where you can watch children playing on the lawn. A full laundry provides masses of full-height storage. Even the powder room is beautiful with its European style paneling.

More living on the lower level with a lounge, kitchenette and laundry plus a flexible fourth bedroom or office opening to the garden adds versatility for a home and income, Airbnb, extended family or a home office with separate external access.

Step in to brand new design brilliance and enjoy exceptionally easy city fringe living with Parnell Village, buses and trains on your doorstep, in Double Grammar zones, minutes to the CBD and Newmarket.

Needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.