With fantastic street appeal this white weatherboard beauty on a FREEHOLD section offers the perfect balance of everything you need to have for a family friendly lifestyle in this uber convenient location. Spread over one level this humble exterior hides an attractively renovated, well appointed and roomy three bedroom home. The additional spaces of an ensuite and separate laundry along with the large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge sets this home apart from the rest. The north facing bi-fold and French doors allow the inside to spill effortlessly out, extending your living space onto the generous sunbathed entertaining deck, partially covered for year-round use by a louvered roof. Your private backyard has room for kids to jump on the trampoline and play in the sandpit while you harvest your organic veggies and entertain family and friends with peace of mind in the fully fenced and gated grounds. This house is situated in a friendly neighbourhood just up the road from handy amenities including Simply Fresh, Rollers Bakery + Coffee, and the Beer Spot, and has a peaceful bushwalk and reserve only two doors down. You'll also be walking distance to AUT, Takapuna Rugby, Athletics and Cricket Clubs, Netball North Harbour, and Takapuna Golf Course, and can easily walk, ride, or drive up to the Smales Farm Office Park, restaurants and cafes, and Shorecare Medical Centre. Best of all you have quick commuting options with nearby motorway on-ramps and the Smales Farm Bus Station to get you to and from the city or office. Sought after in-zone schooling includes Willow Park and Takapuna Normal Intermediate Schools, plus Sunnybrae Normal School, Northcote Intermediate, and Northcote College. This property has the perfect balance for young families, executive couples or even retirees wanting access to everything you need while on a size that means you can enjoy your home without being a slave to it. Come along and take a look!