| 102b Ocean View Road, Northcote | Agents: Jordan Selwyn & Brooke Barrass |

By Amy Houlihan.

Celebrating an enviable position on the ridge of Ocean View Road, number 102b boasts stylish, light-filled spaces, warm and
sunny outdoor living and a wonderfully elevated position.The ultra-convenient location, on the Hillcrest/ Northcote border, is just a few moments’ drive from Takapuna, as well as motorway onramps for commuters to the CBD.

Crafted during the 1980s from study cedar, the two level, four-bedroom home offers plenty of space for family and guests. It’s beautifully presented and has been thoughtfully modernised and maintained over time, with a neutral, natural interior aesthetic and brand new kitchen.

Tucked away from the road down a driveway, there’s space for off-street parking, along with a double enclosed carport. Thoughtful site positioning means the home and grounds sit privately, bordering a reserve on one side that affords a lush, leafy outlook. Entry level is on the ground floor, which offers both formal and informal living rooms, as well as a formal dining space. All areas are bright, airy and tastefully decorated, with picture windows bringing the outside in. The highspec, designer kitchen has white stone benches and an induction cooktop. A flexible layout sees a full bathroom, powder room and double bedroom located on this floor, lending it as the ideal space for guests or to be utilised as a home office.

Connection to the outdoors is another appealing feature, with the areas that frame the residence as immaculately maintained as the inside. All of the numerous zones for living and entertaining have been designed to follow the sun. There’s an intimate, sheltered area with tiered herb gardens off the kitchen, with the expansive, key alfresco living on the other side. This steps down to another area, accessing the dense native bush and garden at the rear. There’s abundant storage space underneath the house, allowing an uncluttered, minimalist lifestyle.

Back inside, the staircase to the top floor has a glass balustrade. The three spacious bedrooms up here have vaulted, natural timber ceilings and are serviced by the tiled bathroom. Each enjoys a unique, elevated outlook, with the master bedroom an especially peaceful sanctuary.

This Northcote retreat presents a stylish, spacious and comfortable living environment in a convenient location.