3 Marlborough Street, Mount Eden

Nothing says "family home" like the classic big Mt Eden villa. But this generously proportioned, five-bedroom, triple bay beauty, located in a lovely quiet leafy street, is way bigger and way more special than most. Across the romantic white picket fence, beautiful, immaculately restored turn of the century character makes your heart flutter. When you step inside, you'll know you've found THE ONE! Not only does it retain all the original grandeur - the warm native timber floors, high stud heights and pretty coloured leadlights - but everything has been superbly updated to a high standard to create the modern, multi-generational family dream. It boasts all the character plus all the creature comforts, including central heating throughout. Facing north-west, and bathed in sun, an enormous almost new double-glazed, open plan living area was added with a stunning contemporary dine-in kitchen and scullery. This vast area extends to a full width, elevated entertainer's deck where you can relax and watch children play in the garden. And while Eden Park is just around the corner, the big games and concerts are just as much fun at home thanks to full audio surround sound in the generous media room downstairs. In fact, the whole property is geared up for surround sound. A third spacious living area or rumpus with a kitchenette flows out to an expansive lower-level terrace. There's even room for a pool sometime in the future. Bedrooms are huge and there are four new bathrooms including two en-suites. The master bedroom has a walk-in dressing room (plus attic storage) and one of the lower-level bedrooms has a second en-suite. Walk to colourful Dominion Road or catch a bus in minutes to the CBD. This rare property provides an unbeatable family lifestyle. It's zoned for top schools including Mt Eden Normal Primary, Kowhai Intermediate, Mt Albert Grammar and Auckland Girls Grammar. Secure an exceptional family haven with nothing left to do. ...