88 Gribblehirst Road Sandringham, Auckland City

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Just a short stroll to the Morningside Precinct in the northern corner of Sandringham, this architecturally designed John Irving home is a delectable treasure in every respect. Once a humble bungalow, a full blown out the back extension provides open plan living that seamlessly connects to expansive decking, fringed with deep native and tropical plantings. Two designer hands have been at play here, with the garden design by landscape architect Mike Thomas from Jasmax equally splendid.

Inside, the artist at work has created the space to elevate your senses, with the roofline, bespoke roof window, skylights, cedar wall dividers and oak floors all the stuff of dreams. 3 double bedrooms, the master-with-ensuite and dressing room, are paired back luxury at its best. The Vola rainhead shower will truly change your mornings! A second separate lounge provides further flexibility, and gosh wouldn't it be wonderful to add a pool to that backyard. The generous off street parking and man-shed provide ample storage.

A huge 613m2 site is the inner-city amphitheater we all dream of. A back-yard sanctuary, extremely private and serene, yet you are only moments from breakfast at Morningside's Kind or Crave Cafe, and Kingsland Village and train station are also just a short walk away. Mount Eden Summit for big weekend walks are also accessible from your doorstep, stop by Farro on the way home!

With so many foodie delights you'd be forgiven for keeping the Irving kitchen just for show, but it's immensely practical too, with the imported granite tops from Brazil, Blum cupboard linings and fittings, Miele self-cleaning oven, Baumatic wine fridge and scullery.

It's not every day an inspired piece of New Zealand architecture becomes available. Lock eyes with this special home. Beautiful and absolutely within reach.