20A Richmond Avenue, Northcote Point, North Shore

Sunny, relaxed living with sea views

This brick and cedar residence is the perfect solution for buyers who seek the coveted Northcote Point lifestyle, but who are after something more modern than a traditional character home. As well as enjoying wonderful sea and city views, the unique, thoughtful design has created an ideal two-level floorplan for downsizers, families with teenagers or multigenerational living.

Richmond Avenue is regarded as one of the Point's best streets, with number 20a tucked up away on the elevated side and enjoying a wonderfully private setting with great security. The site is framed with low-maintenance tropical gardens, making it a great lock-up-and-leave option. You'll be able to walk to the Bridgeway Cinema, Stafford Road Wine Bar and local cafes and restaurants, as well as the ferry building. The motorway onramp is a two-minute drive away for easy access north and south, and there are excellent childcare and schooling options also within easy walking distance.

Built in the 1980s, the residence has been tastefully updated and well-maintained over time. Commercial grade windows provide privacy and sound insulation and stylish interior design has created a light, modern and very sunny living environment. Upstairs, the soaring ceiling enhances the sense of space in the open-plan lounge and dining room, which has an open loft/ library area above and flows out to two separate decks. From the front, the elevated views extend out over Shoal Bay to Rangitoto and around to the Sky Tower, while the kitchen showcases snapshots of the Bayswater Marina and Auckland Ports.

The master and one bathroom are located on this level, with the remaining two bedrooms, a bathroom and large second lounge located downstairs. Subtropical gardens and lush flat lawns envelop the deck down here, which create a lovely, private place to enjoy and entertain in. There is off-street parking for at least three cars out front, with space to turn around.

Enjoy the ease of modern designer living at the heart of Northcote Point.