22 Richmond Ave, Northcote Point, North Shore

EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER VILLA...PERFECT IN EVERY

Perfection is the word that springs to mind when exploring this flawlessly renovated, immaculately presented classic villa. Little wonder it featured in the 2011 NZ House and Garden home tour. Meticulously designed to accommodate everything you could possibly ask for in a luxurious, spacious modern, one level entertainer's home, it retains all the lovely original character from when it was built in 1885 while delivering wonderful spaces and the utmost practicality. To achieve this kind of quality is rare. Every inch is breathtaking - from the striking, elevated street presence to the cosy centrally heated warmth, right down to finishing details. It was important to retain the personality and heritage of the home so the owners went to great lengths to retain and carry through the features of the original house, like the battened ceilings and architraves. It's an absolutely uncompromising renovation planned to the nth degree, with beautiful interiors by Sylvia Sandford. Huge open-plan living and separate formal dining open up at the end of an impressive hallway. Bifold doors fold back and French doors spill open to an expansive terrace (with overhead heater for night-time entertaining) that meets a private lawn for children to play. A vast marble island beckons you and your guests or family to spread out for relaxed dinners and a walk-in pantry complements great kitchen storage. Floor to ceiling built-in cabinetry makes for a handsome office and a spacious laundry (with access to the garage) features masses of sleek built-in storage as well. There are four big double bedrooms including the master bedroom which has a walk-in robe and chic ensuite with a black tiled double shower and gorgeous timber vanity. There's also a guest toilet and the elegant, generous family bathroom includes a freestanding bath. In a sought after street, moments to the Harbour Bridge, it's handy to the ferry, Bridgeway Cinema, Stafford Road Wine Bar, cafes, restaurants, buses and zoned for popular schools .\n\nAuction: 10th May 2012 (unless sold prior)\n12 Noon \nBayleys North Shore Auction Rooms\n28 Northcroft St\nTakapuna\nClick Here to View Sue Mayhew's Personal Website\n\nIMMERSE YOURSELF IN ABSOLUTE LUXURY AND STYLE\n\n