A calm, country lifestyle close to professional opportunities in a city is a balance not many home-owners are lucky enough to strike.
But a comfortable four-bedroom home surrounded by green pastures and tree-filled hills in Coatesville, just 30 minutes from Auckland’s CBD in off-peak times, provides that possibility to a new family.
267 Glenmore Road is a secluded home protected by mature planting around the south western boundary of the 1.3-hectare lot.
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Most of the site is useable land that could be converted into a hobby farm with grazing sheep, chickens, and a fruitful veggie garden.
The Coatesville Reserve and Pony Club is just a few trots away, so this property would make a good home for all kinds of fury four-legged family members.
Bayleys sales agent James Bailey believes the home is ideal for families wanting to escape the intensification of Auckland, where more and more townhouses and apartments crowd suburbs and skylines.
Mr Bailey says the trend is strong for city folk looking for a home and parcel of land within driving distance of the CBD.
“Let’s be honest, New Zealand teenagers need a bit of space to kick a rugby ball and play backyard cricket,” Mr Bailey says.
But the adventurous fun a country lifestyle provides isn’t the only draw card for this property.
Those wanting to wind down after a long day can relax in the heated horizon swimming pool or bask in the sunny outdoor entertainment space.
The house boasts one of the best aspects in the area because its north westerly position soaks up every ray of the afternoon sun.
“If you like having a BBQ or drink in the sunshine, then this place is perfect.
“The views are amazing. They look out to the rolling hills of Coatesville and to Riverhead Forest and beyond,” Mr Bailey adds.
A traditional country kitchen overlooks the swimming pool and an air con system heats and cools upstairs, while a heat pump is installed downstairs.
The home was built in 2001 – by reputable building company Signature Homes – and has four-bedrooms, an office that could be converted into a fifth bedroom, three bathrooms and two living spaces.
Other features include a double garage, parking space for a further eight cars, a 200 feet deep water bore providing fresh water to the home and a gas fire place.
It’s zoned for the popular Coasteville Primary School and has bus links to all of the other main schools.
Westfield Albany Shopping Centre is about a 10-minute drive away, and getting onto the northern motorway and north western motorway is easy.
“267 Glenmore Road allows someone who has been looking at Coatesville – but hasn’t been able to afford it – to pick up a property they can live in comfortably.”
