Deceptively large, bursting with gracious character and less than a three -minute walk from Cheltenham Beach, this recently re-furbished grand manor-style home sits on a quarter acre of sunny landscaped grounds and is also an easy stroll to the local cafes, Narrow Neck Beach, and the Waitemata Golf Club.

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This stately 1920s home's beautifully preserved heritage features will impress lovers of period design, with its well-proportioned rooms, stained glass windows and timber joinery. A recent contemporary make-over included re-painting, new lighting and new carpets throughout with refurbishing of windows and doors, so that everything is just like new.

Family living is easy, thanks to the excellent separation across three levels, offering five bedrooms, four bathrooms and three living areas, with the entire ground floor set up for independent living with its own private entrance - ideal for teenagers, guests and extended family.

The open-plan dining and contemporary kitchen space is connected to the large living room and is the hub of family moments at each end of the day. There is a second living room, perfect for movies, which can be closed off from the main living area via glass doors. There are two bedrooms on this level, with two more en-suited bedrooms located upstairs. One of these is the impressive master suite, which showcases magnificent sunsets.

The private north-facing terrace leading off the kitchen/dining/living area is bathed in sun all day long and is a lovely spot for dining alfresco, with the orchard providing lots of fresh fruit. Steps arrive down to the flat rear lawn - a fantastic place for kids and pets to play.

There is plenty of storage and a garage big enough for two cars and all of your beach toys.

Sites of this size, with homes of this character located this close to the beach are a rare find indeed. Prepare to fall in love with this captivating home's perfect balance of heritage charm and contemporary living.