| Address: 385 & 387 Lake Road, Takapuna |
| Agents: Ilse Evans – Mob 021 909 313 and Andrew Bruce – Mob 0274 985 852 |

| Auction: Thursday 19th July at 6.30pm at Harcourts Takapuna, 128 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. |
| Viewing: Saturday/Sunday 1.30 – 2.15pm, Thursdays 12.00-1.00pm |

By Amy Houlihan.

Imagine the incredible convenience of having your workplace located just a few easy steps from your front door. This has been the fortunate reality of the current owners of 385 and 387 Lake Road for the past 14 years – they’ve enjoyed a large GJ Gardener home at the rear of the 959m2 freehold site, along with the standalone business premises at the front, which has resource consent for medical use. Discerning buyers will recognise the numerous options presented by this exceptional and unique offering, as it’s perfectly located between Takapuna and Hauraki, just a five-minute walk from the beach.

With 10 grandchildren between them, the owners wanted to create plenty of space when designing their four-bedroom home in 2007. The original cottage that occupied the site was bowled and removed to make way for the brand new, two-level residence, which has a cavity and CCC. A soaring atrium foyer steps down into the large and open lounge, dining and kitchen on the ground floor. High ceilings enhance the feeling of space, with a gas fireplace for winter warmth and a generous kitchen that allows plenty of work and storage space.
Landscaping was also created to be virtually maintenance-free, with the deck enjoying a westerly aspect and framed with established plantings and no lawn. Sliding doors straight from the kitchen make it ideal for entertaining, with the opportunity for a game of petanque on the shelled pitch around the side.

There’s another lounge on this level, along with the separate laundry and double internal garage, which has plenty of storage and has been utilised as a games room and library. The bedroom and bathroom down here also make ideal guest accommodation. Upstairs, two light-filled and generous double bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom with double vanity, while the master suite enjoys a huge dressing room and luxurious ensuite with spa bath.

The character building at the front was originally crafted in 1903 – it was initially the local butchery and is still one of Lake Road’s most iconic building facades today. In saying this, there are no historical restrictions on further development. It has a single garage and carport, as well as additional patient parking, plus a lab/ workshop, outside. Warm and inviting interiors are comprised of a reception and waiting area, two treatment rooms, an office and a small kitchen. It’s leased for two years to Orthodontic Services at $34,500 per annum (+GST and outgoings).

All these features create exceptional potential for a wide range of buyers. The property
may be purchased for use as a family home, plus garnering bonus rental income from the consented medical premises. Once the two-year lease is up It may also fit the bill for use as
it has been, a home with onsite owner occupier business premises – a 10 second walk to work! Investors will recognise the potential for a property in a Residential Mixed Housing Urban zone with consented business activity premises, or developers may capitalise on the 959m2 freehold land in a Residential Urban Zone in Takapuna.

This is a truly rare and exciting prospect in an exceptional location.