74a Beerescourt Road, Hamilton

Tucked down a right-of-way in a friendly, village-like community in a central location, this enviably sited property is close to shopping hubs, river walks, CBD and transport. Enjoying a private leafy setting, the north-facing home nestles among established gardens and trees on a quiet, compact section. Once part of the well-known riverside estate belonging to Dr Meade and family, the section was originally an orchard and some productive fruit trees still remain. Built in the 1980s and favouring a colonial design, the home spans two storeys with accommodation and bathrooms on both levels, pitched ceilings, leadlights and bay windows for character. There is open plan dining and living with seamless flow outdoors to a secluded courtyard. Welcoming the morning sun, the rimu kitchen delivers light-filled work spaces, wall oven and grill/warming drawer, dishwasher and good storage, including an appliance garage. A guest bedroom downstairs has ensuite access to the bathroom, which has been updated in recent times. Upstairs contains the master bedroom, also with ensuite access, a family bedroom, office and mezzanine area, ideal for time-out with a book or music. Set among majestic foliage, the master bedroom has a lovely affinity with nature and tree-house feel. Both the office and third bedroom open to a private deck with an elevated, leafy outlook. Absolutely liveable as is, with scope to refresh, the property is an excellent lifestyle choice, easy to manage and offering creature comforts including ceiling fans and heat pump, and access to the fibre optic network. A bonus is the cottage-style ancillary building, with toilet, which adds to the property’s versatility. A former art studio, the dwelling provides options for guest or family accommodation, a home based business, or games/hobbies centre. There is double internal access garaging and visitor parking. The established gardens have automated irrigation and are secure for children and pets. Moments from the popular river walk/cycle way, in walking distance of local shops, and in close proximity of leisure facilities, schools, city centre and Te Rapa Straight, this property is hard to beat for location and neighbourliness.