ARMY BAY Rodney 0930

... and read to the end for a lovely surprise!!! The owners have done a fantastic job of gutting and renovating this wonderful home with its sea views to die for, located in a private cul de sac with access to a secluded beach. However, they started doing their magic from the inside out with the result that the facade is deceptively tired looking and belies the ultra-modern accommodation that awaits the astute tenant within. The house is perfect for entertaining with a spacious deck virtually wrapped right around it. It is built on several levels. Right at the top are two of the three bedrooms, each opening up onto Juliet balconies so you can fill your lungs with sea air. This is also where the bathroom with its bath and shower is located. A semi-level down is the next bedroom. Then come the spacious living areas - lounge, dining room and kitchen (off which there is a separate laundry) - all flowing into one another and out onto the entertainment areas which are securely fenced off behind saftey gates so little ones can't go walkabout You can turn on the music from virtually any room in the house including the bathroom with its clever 'smoke and mirrors' arrangement that allows you to create the ambience of your choice while bathing. Finally, right at the bottom of the house, at street level is a small study next to the double garage. Further pluses are a guest toilet off the lounge and a store-shed at the back of the property plus generous grounds for the kids to romp around in. The sky-light windows which let in even more of the glorious light and air which bathe Whangaparaoa will close automatically when they sense rain. Ideal tenants would be virtually anyone who appreciates fine living, el fresco dining and peace and quiet. Outside smokers permitted and pets negotiable. And here's the real sweetener!!! As the front of the house needs a little TLC the landlords will let you live in paradise at a reduced rent of $490 until the face lift has been completed. So in this case only - do yourself a favour! Don't do a drive-by. This house cannot be fully appreciated unless you step over the threshold and out on to deck from where you can marvel at the sea view. Call Carlene, the Lively Lister now on 0275 479 630 or (09) 410 4526 - quicker than email - and start living the life you've always dreamed of.