Property Sold: 32 Elgin Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021

With its great flow, incredible aspect and outstanding location, this masterfully reimagined single-level villa perfectly caters to modern family life. It enjoys an elevated position on sought-after Elgin Street, just a two minute walk from Grey Lynn Park, as well as a magic northwest position that floods the outdoor living and tropical pool complex with afternoon sun. The high quality renovation has paid homage to the home's elegant heritage character, creating a seamless transition from old to new and a beautifully stylish and spacious interior environment. Considered design and inspired functionality also ensures the ultimate in easy living here, all-year-round. A classic villa footprint sees four generous bedrooms located off the wide entrance hall, which are serviced by the family bathroom, powder room and primary ensuite. At the rear, the lounge/media room can be cleverly closed off via two walls of cavity sliders when privacy is required. The well-equipped chef's kitchen boasts a large stone island, plenty of storage and a handy scullery. With its LouvreTec canopy and outdoor heating, the deck becomes another room and provides the perfect place for al fresco entertaining long into the evening. Private grounds are landscaped to be lush yet low-maintenance, with a turfed lawn and well-established tropical plantings. The large, deep pool has a glass fence so that little ones are always in sight. An electric security gate protects the property, where there is double off-street parking on the flat driveway. There is vast amounts of useable storage under the house, which also presents further potential. As well as the park and playground, the neighbourhood is an easy stroll from Grey Lynn, Kingsland and Ponsonby's vibrant shopping, drinking and dining precincts, along with Eden Park.