6 Upham Place, CHARTWELL

Location is important in real estate as buyers generally want close access to amenities and transport options. This quiet, well-established Chartwell cul-de-sac offers just that – and more. It’s in zone for sought-after Hukanui School, near two major retail precincts, including Chartwell shopping centre and Greenhill Park, and walking distance from Porritt Park and Stadium and Hillary Park.

This property brings much more to the table than great location. Built in the 1970s, the five-bedrooms brick home is a large 320sqm on a generous 805sqm section. The size of both house and section gives a family oodles of space so there is no constraint on indoor and outdoor living. It’s hard to find a modern home as giving and as versatile as this. Spread over two levels, the residence has generous living space upstairs and down in a flexible layout suited to extended family.

At ground level, single double bedrooms ease off a huge lounge connected to a long porch. The laundry is a whopper that opens into the bathroom, the garage houses two cars and patio living extends along the rear of the home. The first-floor master bedroom has an ensuite and a dual set of double wardrobes. A full family bathroom and separate toilet service the remaining three bedrooms.

The large, friendly open plan kitchen and dining area opens onto a balcony and the huge living room is family central. The home has gas infinity hot water and heat pump convenience as well as exciting potential to add value through modernisation in an area where buyers can’t go wrong.