69 Norwood Road Bayswater, North Shore City

Enjoying the rare privilege of riparian access to the Ngataringa Bay water's edge, this sprawling 1103sqm (approx) estate comprises a two-storey modernised character residence that will be a joy for entertaining and family life. Those who seek a rare and secluded spot to raise active water-sport loving kids and would welcome a chance to imprint their own personal touches here and there will find this supremely elegant 287sqm (approx) character home is calling to them.

From a top floor look-out the open plan living areas have enormous picture windows and are anchored by richly buffed timber floors. A home-office also comprises on the top-level plus a powder room for your friends and guests. Sensational tree-framed views across the water to the city and Sky Tower are the ultimate time-waster. This flowing and glowing panorama can be appreciated from an expansive balcony accessed through bi-folds for unsurpassed dress circle seats with your appreciative dinner guests. A modern kitchen shares the vistas and has large social island bench, stainless steel gas cooker and walk-in pantry. Downstairs all four double bedrooms have ample closet storage space and french doors to the deck with the master also having a tiled ensuite. There's internal access double garaging plus off-street parking including a covered carport perhaps for the trailer-sailer or kayak.

Lush tropical and native gardens ramble down to the beach and there's potential to landscape further amidst established pohutukawa, native bush and soaring palms. Close to the North Shore for excellent shopping and amenities and zoned for Bayswater Primary and Takapuna Grammar School, the city commute over the bridge is a swift off peak 22-minute car trip or jump on the ferry at nearby Bayswater Marina.