The story behind 136 Plateau Road starts more than 60 years ago when the original owners chose Plateau Road as the place to raise their family, building their home here in the late 1950s.

Decades later, when most of their children had grown and left home, the owners decided it was time for a home better suited to the next stage of their lives. But there was one thing they didn't want to change: where they lived.

So, they built another home on the adjoining section.

That second home is the property now being offered for sale, 136 Plateau Road.

Standing here today, it's easy to understand why they chose to stay. Elevated above the road and surrounded by established gardens and native bush, the home enjoys wonderful privacy and an expansive outlook across the surrounding hills. The gardens have been thoughtfully planted to provide colour throughout the seasons, with abundant birdlife adding to the peaceful, almost semi-rural atmosphere.

At approximately 194sqm, the home itself is substantial, with three generous double bedrooms and two separate living spaces providing plenty of room to spread out. The large open-plan lounge and dining area takes in the outlook, while the separate family room offers a more relaxed space to unwind.

At the centre of it all is the kitchen, positioned as a natural hub between the living spaces and keeping whoever is cooking connected with the rest of the household. It's a layout that feels practical, social and particularly well suited to family life and entertaining.

Come winter, this is a home that really knows how to do cosy. The wood burner provides beautiful warmth on those colder evenings, while the wetback uses that same fire to help heat the household hot water, reducing reliance on electricity and helping keep winter power costs down. The home is also well insulated, helping to retain that warmth and adding to its comfort through the cooler months.

The family bathroom includes both a bath and separate shower, while a separate laundry, dual-access WC, excellent storage and double internal-access garage add plenty of everyday practicality.

Outside, the substantial Kwila deck is accessible from the master bedroom and both living areas, creating an easy connection between the house and its beautiful surroundings. It's a wonderful spot to entertain, enjoy the sun or simply sit back and take in the gardens, bush and hills beyond.

And while the outlook and privacy give you the feeling of being somewhere much further out, everyday convenience is surprisingly close. Popular Plateau School is nearby, the property is on a bus route, and Tunnel Gully's walking and mountain biking trails are waiting at the end of the road.

It's a combination that explains why the original owners, given the opportunity to move somewhere else, chose instead to simply build next door.

Space, privacy, colourful gardens, beautiful views and nature on your doorstep, all within easy reach of Upper Hutt.

Some places are simply worth staying for. To find out more call Kathryn or Myranda today.

• 194sqm home on 2,078sqm
• Three double bedrooms
• Two generous living areas
• Well-appointed kitchen with dishwasher and dual oven
• Wood burner with wetback
• Well insulated
• Large double internal-access garage
• Private, elevated setting
• Established gardens
• Close to Plateau School
• Bus route nearby