Home for Sale | Castor Bay | 13 Katui St

This is a house that demands to be noticed. Sitting in prime position on the corner of Katui Street and Seaview Road, the property has awesome views over Milford Beach, Milford Marina and Lake Pupuke, as well as the lights of downtown Auckland. The Hauraki Gulf, with Rangitoto Island taking centre stage, is framed by a quaint, historic church and a pohutukawa tree, stunning in its crimson Christmas flourish.

The front garden is whimsical, with formal topiaried trees and clipped edges arranged in an asymmetrical pattern. There is a sense of abundance and fun about the landscaping which is echoed in the interior. Plush red carpet and tafetta drapes, parquette flooring and gold accents. Built in the 1970s, this is one of those big, solid-as-a-rock brick and block homes with sprawling open plan living rooms, a generous kitchen where friends and family gather, 4 double bedrooms, 3 modern bathrooms, a spa pool in the conservatory, and a rumpus room for the growing teens.The big, glorious views are supported by a big, spacious home. Both are larger than life, vibrant, exciting and energising…

What I really like though is that this is a family home, with space for veges, a lawn to play on and tons of opportunity for the ordinary things of family life. Close by is the beach ( Castor Bay has a great network of paths leading to down to the shore), the marina, the shops and, of course, the schools that make this area so sought after. It’s easy to get to work, the motorway and public transport are close by, and the booming commercial areas of Takapuna, Milford and Smales Farm are right at hand.

Homes in Katui Street don’t come to the market very often and astute buyers looking for position in the dress circle of Castor Bay should act now. This home is to be sold on 26 January, 2011, so do not delay. The seller’s life has changed and this home is now in the past as they find a new future. Make their sacrifice your gain.

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