Belmont

This 615m2 property presents the ultimate family haven in south Hauraki. Crafted in the '60s from solid block and brick, the two-level residence offers a spacious, versatile floorplan, comprising four bedrooms, two bathroom and two large living areas. The piece de resistance is the expansive and completely flat rear garden, which is perfect for summer entertaining and for kids and pets to enjoy safely. This area is loved by locals for its fantastic lifestyle, where the peaceful neighbourhoods are filled with family-friendly streets and everything is within easy walking distance from home. 28 Northumberland is located at the end of a no-exit street, where kids can walk to Hauraki Primary, Belmont Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar School. Takapuna Beach is also an easy stroll from home, as are Daily Bread café and the popular Northboro Reserve and LakeTown Green playground. Positioned behind vehicle and pedestrian gates, the residence truly unfolds to offer the light-filled lounge on the top floor. It has large picture windows and a wood-burner fire tucked within a stone feature wall. Timber cavity sliders open into the kitchen and dining space, which overlooks the grounds below. There are three bedrooms on this level, each with built-in wardrobes and serviced by the family bathroom. Downstairs, is another bedroom and bathroom, along with the generous, open-plan study space and second lounge. This room flows out to the outdoor living, which is filled with magnolia trees, a wisteria-covered pergola, a vege garden and sweeping lawns. There's a huge amount of off-street parking out here and the patio and barbeque area is the ideal place to sit around the fire pit on summer evenings. The current owners have lived here for the past 16 years and loved the property's easy flow and great space. They've raised their children here and built their business from the ground up, so it's very much filled with special memories. It is a must-view for families looking to start their summer in sought-after south Hauraki.