16 Scanlan St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand

You can’t judge a book by its cover. This Villa is the “Best Kept Secret” in Grey Lynn with plenty of room for the family. The minute you set foot on the large sun soaked deck at the front of this classic four-bedroom villa, you know it has been lovingly configured for easy inner city living. Street side cocktails are just the beginning.

Bedrooms are large and immaculate, with cool tones from the stunning blonde wood floors complementing the crisp walls. White plantation shutters finish the square bay in one front bedroom and original sash windows in the other three. The master comes with a large walk in robe and a striking black mosaic lined en suite, whilst a family bathroom with bath and separate shower features Alarti marble. A separate laundry is cleverly tucked away, along with masses of storage.

Full height double doors mark the seamless transition from classical to contemporary, with the large open plan living area’s sliding doors opening the entire back wall to the garden. Built in shelving is bespoke, whilst the chef’s kitchen has a marble waterfall island paired with matte black slate and a dramatic glass splashback. Travertine floor tiles continue from indoors to out, transforming the decked patio with louvred ceiling into a second entertaining space. The private garden is level and low maintenance, with clothesline cleverly hidden.

Downstairs is a two-bedroom apartment which enjoys its own separate access and terraced patio. With a near-new kitchen, alarm, bathroom and enclosed laundry, it adds home and income’ to this already impressive property. There is also extensive storage under the house, with all the ground work done so future owners can convert it however they please.

Heritage elements, underfloor heating and three off-street parks are just some of the considered extras that make this luxury Grey Lynn beauty a must see. Close to the CBD and Ponsonby, be quick.