Only by stepping through the double wooden gates can you truly discover what this very private, family haven in Hillcrest has to offer you and your family. Nestled on a flat 706sqm site since the 1920's, this much-loved character home is now the delightfully renovated 3 bedroom family home you see today. Past owners added a large free-standing workshop/studio at the rear, which today provides a versatile and comfortable work-from-home zone or extra living space for the family. Entertaining here is a breeze in the large open plan living areas and modern kitchen fitted with quality Smeg appliances and stone bench tops. Relax on the sunny deck while watching your children or pets explore the lushly planted grounds. You'll have peace of mind knowing they can roam freely and safely, because the whole property is fully and securely fenced. And if you need more adventures, just step through the gate at the rear of the property and you're in Stancich Reserve, a wonderful 'forest' of tall trees and begging to be explored. Plenty of choice for schooling, you're in zone for both Willowpark & Sunnybrae Normal Schools, both Northcote & Takapuna Normal Intermediates, and Northcote College. Offering a convenient lifestyle, Simply Fresh and the Butchers are next door, and cafes, restaurants and sporting facilities are on nearby Ocean View and Northcote Rds; you have a bus service at the gate and access to the motorway is only minutes away. So if you're looking for a great lifestyle and a home where your family can flourish, you really must call today to view! Go to https://www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/G4CJ for all available property documents. OPEN HOMES: Sat/Sun from 2.30 -3.00pm; Wed from 4.30-5.00pm AUCTION: On site 3.00pm Sun 9 May (unless sold prior)