| 25 Eversleigh Road, Takapuna | Agent: Ilse Evans |

By Amy Houlihan.

Eversleigh Road is one of Belmont’s most prominent avenues, ideally located between Takapuna and Devonport. Number 25 is a charming 1940s weatherboard residence located on an 825m2, perfectly level section, which will delight buyers looking for a spacious character home and resort-style outdoor living. Maximising the best the area has to offer, the top of Eversleigh Road presents easy access to the bays that embrace the coastline, including Takapuna, St Leonards, Narrow Neck and Cheltenham beaches. At the other end of the street, Shoal Bay is popular with windsurfers and kite surfers, while Little & Friday offers excellent coffee and delicious food. Takapuna’s vibrant shopping, cafes, bars and restaurants are just five minutes away, easily accessed via a stroll along the beach, while the quaint, historical village of Devonport offers boutique shops and restaurants in the other direction. Commuters can get on motorway on ramps easily, or opt to catch the ferry from Bayswater. Families will relish the school zoning, with Takapuna Grammar a couple of moments’ walk from the front gate.

Since its inception, the home has undergone a series of refurbishments designed to modernise and allow for contemporary comfort. Despite this, period features have been artfully retained, including polished wooden floors, sash windows, French doors and high ceilings – the charm of a cottage on a grand scale. Another appealing feature is the excellent sense of privacy the position affords, a combination of smart white fencing and perfectly mature plantings envelop the site completely.

Stone pavers lead from the front gate to the ground floor entrance, through lush level lawn sand manicured hedges. Inside, the gleaming wooden floors are complemented with a soft toned colour scheme throughout, illuminated with plenty of natural light. The gracious formal lounge and dining room has elegant drapes and a gas fireplace and overlooks the front garden. This room flows into the open plan, casual living space and modern kitchen, which has thick stone bench tops and wooden island. This space opens out to the partially covered decks and in-ground swimming pool complex. Towering hedges enclose this area, creating a delightfully
intimate retreat perfect for summer entertaining. There are two generous bedrooms located on the ground floor, serviced by the tiled family bathroom with bath. The entire top level is dedicated to the light-filled master, which has white shutters, lounge space and a stylish ensuite.

At the front, electric gates open into the flat driveway, where there is plenty of off-street parking in front of the separate double garage. The floor above has been converted into studio accommodation, finished to the same exemplary standard as the main residence. It’s the perfect space for guests, extended family or to be utilised as an Air BnB. This captivating property combines character, exceptional outdoor living and extra accommodation in an established, sought-after neighbourhood.