PRIVACY AND SHELTER IN MERRILANDS
A corner setting usually provides a higher profile – especially for a two-storey home; but at 173 Mangorei Rd in New Plymouth, a boundary of trees and fence provides plenty of shelter and privacy. The location here is more than a corner setting, That timber finish is complemented by polished though; it’s also a convenient address in soughtafter floorboards. A gas cooktop sits above the Merrilands, just up the road from a local dairy, underbench electric oven. down the road from the suburban supermarket and shopping centre, with the green space of a popular park nearby.
That all appealed to this home’s owners when they originally bought this property and life here has proved very satisfying. Now, however, they are looking to downsize for their future years.
Prospective buyers will appreciate the landscaped welcome as they step through the wrought-ironstyle gate and stroll up the path to the house. Here, they will find a wide deck linking to a step-down courtyard in the back corner of the grounds. French doors off the deck will let them into the light and airy living areas of the home – an open-plan kitchendining area and an adjacent formal lounge.
The easy flow between the living areas and the deck and courtyard allows owners to enjoy sunny moments outside in summer and winter. The courtyard in that back corner offers protection from almost any breeze.
A window seat in the lounge provides a cosy spot to relax in the sun on a chilly winter’s day. The whitepainted original brick fireplace now accommodates a gas-fire insert for the appeal of a flame with warmth.
Visual warmth is a feature of the kitchen, a classic presentation crafted from fine-grained rimu.
Across the lounge, a door opens through to the hallway where two bedrooms and the main bathroom are located. A separate laundry has the convenience of two doors – one opening from the bathroom and the other from the kitchen.
Upstairs is the master bedroom suite, which enjoys the extra space of another living area, large enough to accommodate a settee and a study nook. Up here, you look out over the Merrilands neighbourhood and appreciate the wealth of greenery that enhances the suburban surroundings. There’s a capacious double wardrobe and an ensuite to complete the comfort up here, making this a real parent’s retreat.
The extra height also provides a great view across to Mt Taranaki – when it is clear, of course.
TSB Realty consultant Lee Girvan is marketing this property, and says a Merrilands address like this is always popular with buyers. “It’s a solid family home, close to Te Mete Park, shops and schools,” she says.
The home’s internal access single garage is situated just around the corner on Kauri St. There’s a quirky feature here of an old coin parking meter to the side of the garage door – an extra income for new owners, maybe?