From the street, this charming bay villa gives little away about the scale of the home and garden beyond. Set over two levels, it combines beautiful character and generous proportions with an impressive outdoor lifestyle.

At the heart of the home, the large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area opens directly to a beautifully landscaped west-facing garden. A generous deck with covered outdoor kitchen and expansive level lawn extends the living outdoors – equally suited to everyday family life, summer dinners and a house full of friends.

Upstairs, four double bedrooms include the primary with ensuite, alongside the family bathroom. A separate lounge with fireplace provides valuable second living space and opens through delightful French doors to a covered balcony with an elevated outlook to the west.

Downstairs, a fifth bedroom or office, guest bathroom and separate laundry add flexibility, while huge under-house storage takes care of everything a busy household accumulates. The property is fully fenced with off-street parking equipped with EV charger for one.

The garden is a real highlight – established, level and remarkably private, yet its position on the ridgeline gives it an unexpected sense of openness and outlook beyond. It’s a rare combination this close to the centre of Auckland.

North of Mt Eden Village, the location is another major draw. Uptown train station, Maungawhau/Mt Eden, the village and Eden Quarter are all within easy walking distance, with excellent transport links close by. Families are exceptionally well served for schooling too, with zoning for the sought-after ‘triple Grammar’ combination of Auckland Grammar, Mt Albert Grammar and Epsom Girls Grammar along with Mt Eden Normal Primary and Auckland Normal Intermediate.

A character home that offers far more than first meets the eye, with room for a family to grow and a garden that sets it apart.