Chic Aro Valley home with captivating views

ACHIC, architecturallydesigned home with captivating Aro Valley views will be auctioned on November 13.

The striking threebedroom, three-bathroom house, at 26 Koromiko Rd, was built in 2009 on an easy-care, 236-squaremetre section with off-street parking for two cars.

A mix of paving and timber steps descend to the front door of the multi-level, 166sqm dwelling, which has a macrocarpa exterior and iron roof, four decks and extensive double glazing to maximise light, views and warmth.

The spacious entry foyer and mezzanine living area open to a corner deck with views over Mt Victoria towards the Orongorongos.

This versatile space also overlooks the main living/ dining area to a landscaped garden with natives, exotics and in-ground irrigation.

The east-facing living/ dining area is open-plan with the kitchen and has floor-toceiling glazing, a double-height stud, home theatre wiring and French doors to a cosy breakfast deck.

The kitchen includes an underbench oven, five-burner hob, rangehood, dishwasher, pantry and wine cellar.

The first of the double bedrooms and the main bathroom (shower over bath, vanity, toilet) are also on this level while the main bedroom and a large separate laundry are on the ground floor.

The main bedroom has an ensuite and opens to a large deck with garden access.

The third double bedroom is on the top level, above the entrance. It, too, has an ensuite and opens to an expansive, sunny deck.

All the bathrooms have underfloor heating and there are gas-fired radiator heaters on every floor that can be temperature-controlled for each room.

‘‘The house has been built to a very high standard,’’ Jane Park, of Harcourts, says.

‘‘It was cleverly designed by Melling:Morse and is warm and light because of its insulation, doubleglazing and wonderful central heating system.

‘‘The owners love the design and layout of the house as much as they do living this close to the city, Aro Valley and Kelburn village.

‘‘Yet while they can walk to work within half-an hour, they feel as if they live much further away because of the quiet street and native birds that fly over from Zealandia.

‘‘The property has a rateable value of $650,000 and we welcome buyers with a budget from that level.’’