3 Hackett Street, Saint Marys Bay, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand

This recently fully renovated, lock-up-and-leave bungalow in a highly-prized street offers a beautifully presented apartment alternative without apartment compromises. It is fully fenced and gated with a secure double carport, an eight minutes ‘(approx) walk to Ponsonby’s shops and cafes and walking distance to the CBD.

 

Its retreat-like interior is well-appointed for everyday urban living and great entertaining. The street level’s open-plan full-sized kitchen-living-dining with native timber flooring flows through wide-opening sliders to a wrap-around deck. Facing due north with enviable sun, it is ideal for lounging or entertaining while enjoying a perspective of the harbour and marina amidst the treetops.

 

The ensuited master suite with walk-through-wardrobe wakes to a view of the sea. The second bedroom’s ensuite doubles as a powder room for visitors.

 

Separate external stairs access the sizeable and pleasantly private downstairs guest suite, equally suitable for working from home, teens or other independent family members. Its open-plan bedroom-living-dining with kitchenette is ensuited with a walk-through wardrobe. It opens to its own private outdoor entertaining area in the form of a large sheltered deck.

 

The compact fenced backyard is terraced with artificial turf, freeing up your time to relax, head out and about or travel.