Built circa 1910 and occupying the prime site in one of Takapuna's most exclusive Avenues this charming bungalow still enjoys breathtaking views, magnificent sun and direct access to beautiful Thornes Bay beach. Understated from the road, the property has undergone a full renovation and offers superb contemporary convenience including a sleek modern kitchen designed to blend harmoniously with the homes original character of warm heart timbers, open fires and detailed ceilings. Relaxed and inviting, you are drawn out to expansive decks dominated by magnificent views but also overlooking a charming tropical garden and the golden sand beach. The main residence offers four bedrooms, two separate living rooms, two bathrooms and double internal access garaging. The self contained bedsit is perfect for guests, older children or extended family.\n\nIf you can imagine life where a golden sand beach is an extension of your garden, you entertain friends on wide vernadahs bathed in sun from daybreak to dusk and you are a short stroll from cafes, schools, restaurants and a thriving township plus an easy commute from Auckland's CDB, then this is your Camelot.\n\nThorns Bay - the jewel in Takapuna's crown - a beautiful golden sand cove, sheltered and safe with draped pohutakawa for shade and rock outcrops defining the superb swimming beach. With no direct public access this lovely beach is favoured by locals as the Shore's most desirable secret beach. Only a small handful of homes flank its golden sands and this property is lucky enough to be elevated above the beach giving it the advantage of wide and spectacular views, flat street access and complete privacy.\n\nGovernment Valuation (2011): $4,400,000\n\nFor more information or to view the property please phone Victoria Bidwell +64 21 947 080\n\n Click Here to View Victoria Bidwell's Personal Website\n