39 Mount St John Avenue Epsom, Auckland City

Architect Fran Gehry once said that "architecture should speak of its time and place but yearn for timelessness", and when it comes to the Californian Bungalow, you don't get much better. These highly sought after homes are as scarce as hens' teeth and when combined with the charming Mount Saint John Avenue address, this home is truly something of an Auckland rarity. Now, after 50 years of loving care, this home is ripe for renovation and remodelling, retaining the timelessness of the past, but preparing it for the time and place of today. With it's Edwardian details, stained-glass windows, barge boards and high ceilings, this home has plenty of wonderful bones to build on and framed by a wonderful California-style verandah.

Sitting comfortably on a 1118m2 block of land, the section wanders its way up to Mount Saint John, offering wonderful and expansive panoramic views of Auckland from the summit. The home itself has four sizeable bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering plenty of space for a growing family, and ensuring the morning rush for school and work doesn't see everyone crowding a single basin to brush their teeth. There are also two generous living rooms and study space, offering places to escape to should the need arise.
The home sits directly across the road from the renowned Dio and Dilworth schools and is heart Double Grammar Zone. The central location of the home ensures easy access to the bustling, and growing, hub that is Newmarket, and the easy access to buses and train station ensures easy access to the CBD, be it for work or a night out in the city.

Homes like this offer the chance to own a piece of history, and to leave a mark on the face of Auckland through clever renovation and improvements. So go ahead, take the plunge and grab the opportunity to create something that fits in the time and place of today, and remains timeless for the next generations.