Feature Property - 5A Crescent Road, Epsom

PROPERTY FEATURE

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cent Road

Epsom

CHARACTER HOME OFFERS RARE OPPORTUNITY

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Luxury homes in Epsom are always in high demand. And it’s for good reason: the suburb boasts stunning traditional mansions, is zoned for some of Auckland’s best schools, and is home to the affluent.

This coveted address is no exception. Concealed behind tall hedging and abundant greenery, 5A Crescent Road is a rare opportunity for a buyer with a vision.

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Set back from the road on a quiet cul de sac, this elegantly planned estate features a pristine backyard, sparkling salt-water pool, four generous bedrooms, one bathroom, a modern kitchen and separate dining area, and three beautiful lounge areas.

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The bright and naturally lit home creates a feeling of luxury combined with functionality, with all the space you’ll need to accommodate your family.

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“This is a huge property, over 1000sqm, and it’s a big house too at 282m², so it will be highly sought after,” Listing Agent Rae Zhang says.

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Zhang says properties in this pocket of Epsom don’t pop up very often and turnover on this street is relatively low.

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“These properties don’t change hands often. The most recent sale in this street was in 2015, so it’s a really stable neighbourhood, with everyone wanting to hold onto their homes and not move around. It’s a good location,” Zhang says.

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Supremely set on a spacious 1138 sqm of meticulously landscaped grounds, this 1940s villa is perfect for a buyer who doesn’t want a subdivision popping up next door.

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“This is a residential single house zone, which and so there won’t be any developed sections a

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means that all of your neighbours are like that round this house so this is a great opportunity for owner-occupier buyers.

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The villa features a contemporary white kitchen designed around the art of entertaining, with modern appliances, plenty of storage, flush cabinetry, a butler’s pantry, and a five-burner cooktop.

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Large retractable glass doors blur the lines between indoors and outdoors and allow for effortless movement from the kitchen to the deck which overlooks the expansive and breathtaking property and pool area.

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This home truly is an entertainer’s dream boasting endless space to host family and friends, and hold special events. The kitchen and living areas seamlessly flow out to the wraparound decking upstairs and a staircase effortlessly leads guests down to a patio area by the pool and then out to flawless park-like lawns.

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The property is in a prime location. It’s walking way access. It’s also close to ex

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distance to Cornwall Park and is close to motorcellent schools, local eateries, and supermarkets.

“This property has it all.”

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You’ll also be spoilt for choice when you want to find a place to unwind and relax, with plenty of private, sun-drenched spots to enjoy a glass of wine after a busy day, or you could escape and read a book under the mature trees.

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There are four spacious bedrooms in the home, two upstairs and two downstairs, each with its own built-in closet.

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Zhang says there is an opportunity to renovate the property and increase its value. “Someone with a vision could turn this into a grand family home,” she says.

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There is a single bathroom, and it would be very easy to build a second bathroom, without needing an extension. There are three living rooms, and you could turn one of the living rooms into an ensuite.

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it would be very easy to build a second bathroom, re are three living rooms, and you could turn one of the living rooms into an ensuite.

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There is a double “gar-port”, enclosed on three sides, which has internal access, plus ample off-street parking. A well-sized laundry room and powder room are also located on the lower level.

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The property boasts street-end access to Cornwall Park and is conveniently close to Greenwoods Corner, Newmarket, the CBD, and Auckland Airport is an easy offpeak 15 minutes by car.

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Well-positioned in the prestigious double Grammar zone, and with private schools St Cuthbert’s College and Diocesan School also located within the suburb, this unique family home won’t last long.

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Featured property Lisited by

Rae Zhang

021 629 912 rae.zhang@raywhite.com

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