Thanks to a growing family, we passed on our lovely riverside Helensville home to a lucky couple looking to move into a beautifully decorated home in 3/4 acres of rural gardens, right on the river.
The owners enjoy the fruits of our labour, from the Resene painted interior with remodelled bathroom and new custom-built windows to the well-maintained gardens and vegetable patch.
No better way to start the day than picking fresh tomatoes.
Like a classic car, a restored 1927 villa can always be polished and tweaked, but we've already done the hard yards to turn this lovely moved-on home from a draughty, poorly decorated old house into a well-insulated, meticulously renovated and decorated home. Just move in and enjoy the rural setting, your friendly neighbours and all that the area has to offer (see sidebar).
2330 is situated down a private avenue right-of-way giving access to just two other properties. Set back from the road your new home is right by the Kaipara river between other lifestyle blocks. We've chosen to enjoy our neighbours' animals rather than keep our own - their miniature horses, cows, goats and sheep are just over the fence, while 2330 is currently home to just two cats and a few ducks. But you could fence in and put a few animals on, or continue developing the gardens to make it your own special haven - even float a pontoon on the river and moor a small boat right at the end of your garden. There are several flat lawn areas, bridges and even a vegetable patch to fill your kitchen !
The Master Bedroom, painted in calming Resene Coriander, is a wonderfully relaxing place to be.
With large french doors opening onto a deck with all-day sun, the only thing you have to worry
about in the morning is whether to head straight out into the sunshine or not.
Garden view through a path between two flax gardens that have been weed-matted
and covered with macadamia nut shells. Gorgeous to look at, easy to maintain!
- 3 double bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- Separate laundry room with shower and storage
- Massive double garage including large office, attic and sleepout
- Extensive decking
- All day sun
- Resene Paint throughout (intl. equivalent Dulux quality)
- Remodelled bathroom with corner bath and custom cabinetry
- Custom built windows and french doors with top quality fittings
- Vaulted ceiling in living room and master bedroom
- Large modern Kent wood-burner for cosy winters
- Full ceiling and under-floor insulation
- Draughtproofed windows and doors with European quality fittings
- Enormous double garage with workbench, sleep-out and office
- Attic storage both in house and garage
- Stylish custom-built bookshelving
- Quality imported European Schreiber wardrobes custom fitted in bedroom two
- Low maintenance gardens
- The land features flat lawns, bridges, flower beds and a tucked-away vegetable patch.
- New Massey motorway development will bring Auckland even closer from 2011!
The master bedroom looking out onto the deck and garden with rural view.
The Living Room features a custom-made library, vaulted ceilings and space to stretch out on the sofas.
The center of the house, in the winter the living room is cosy and warm thanks to a large Kent woodburner
and in the summer is warmed by the afternoon sun from the dining room.
The country kitchen, fantastic for baking, cooking and catering for large groups,
features plenty of storage, SMEG dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven.
Main view of the third bedroom. This can be used as a child's bedroom, double bedroom,
guest room or theatre room depending on requirements.
The third double bedroom / sun room shown here being used as a guest room.
An alternative view of the third double bedroom, here used as a child's bedroom.
Note the built-in cupboard that features shelves, hanging and free-standing space.
Second bedroom featuring European fitted wardrobes.
Detail showing one of the European quality fittings used throughout the house.
A view into the remodelled bathroom featuring a luxurious corner bath with classic refurbished tapware.
Out of frame to the left is a floor-to-ceiling linen cupboard and the custom basin vanity.
Detail view of counter-top basin and custom-built corner vanity.
Sun pouring into the kitchen in the morning ?
Time for a relaxing breakfast on one of three decks.
This deck, off the dining room, is ideal for a glass of wine in the evening as it gets
the afternoon sun and the sunset over the garden. On each side are semi-circular,
low maintenance gardens planted with succulents and weed-matted, then finished
off with locally sourced macadamia nut shells.
Up the driveway towards the 2 1/2 car double garage
that includes an attic, office and small sleepout.
The patio beneath the large willow tree in the garden is ideal for an afternoon glass of wine.
Ready for another sunny day in the garden? Don't forget to grab a hat!
Our home sold privately in a little over the national average of 60 days, thanks to a diligent marketing campaign involving Trademe, homesell.co.nz and our expertise in photography, copy-writing and marketing.
