Relaxed family living shines through in this welcoming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a contemporary garden studio. The original mordernised dwelling has been skilfully extended with an expansive, high ceiling light-filled structure that's the hub of the home. Ideally situated in the ever-popular city fringes, it offers a large, private deck and big lawn perfect for family fun or effortless entertaining! Comfort and practicality abound in the open plan spaces complete with living, dining and the generous entertainer's kitchen. The lounge opens to the north facing screened deck and private garden, overlooking a pebbled terrace and raised vege beds. Kids have the wide lawn to play on while the grownups can relax in the sun. The master bedroom features an ensuite while the rest of the family are catered for by the three additional bedrooms and a large contemporary bathroom. The modern studio in the garden is perfect for your work from home space, a gym or teenager den. You have plentiful storage with an easy-access loft, secure basement and garden shed. There's further utility with two off-street parks, heat pumps and a fully fenced back section. It's conveniently close to La Voie Francaise's pastries, Gray's coffees, Cazador's deli, Dominion and Sandringham Road's exciting ethnic eats, local supermarkets and bus routes, with big reserves and great schools close by, including Mt Albert Grammar. Agents: conjunctionals welcome