They say you can't buy good taste. But here, you can buy the benefit of someone else's. This 1920s bungalow sits on a quiet cul-de-sac opposite Lyall Bay School, close enough to Lyall Bay beach for a morning walk, and close enough to Kilbirnie for everything else you need. From the street it's classic Lyall Bay character. Inside, it's clear the owners thought about every detail.

Three bedrooms, two beautiful bathrooms, and a level of finish that's genuinely hard to find. The renovation runs full circle - interior and exterior, hard landscaping and Kwila decking done properly. Garage on the street for the toys, and through the gate, a private, sun-soaked west-facing garden - synthetic turf, exposed aggregate, low-maintenance by design and architecturally informed.

Out back is where it really comes alive: a plumbed outdoor kitchen with built-in barbecue and bar fridge, built-in garden beds, a hot tub, a fire pit, and alfresco dining under an established pohutukawa. Outdoor wiring's already run for whoever wants to finish the lighting to their own taste.

Inside: full Ivar radiator heating, polished native timber floors, gas infinity hot water, a proper laundry cupboard, and a kitchen designed by Prime Interiors with Bosch induction, a Smeg oven, Fisher & Paykel dish drawers, a plumbed fridge, and Dekton benchtops. Underhouse and attic storage round out an enviable set of storage options.

The owners weren't planning on selling - they've simply, unexpectedly, fallen for their next home. So now, it's someone else's turn to get into this quality property.

Deadline Sale closing 12 PM, Wednesday 7th October 2026 (unless sold prior). Price guide - BEO $1,275,000.

Full property info pack will be available following the first open home, 2-2:30pm this Sunday. Call your friendly, local Lyall Bay agent for more info - Johnny Carpenter 021 155 1166