33 Blakeborough Drive FORREST HILL, North Shore City

Forrest Hill could be described as North Shore's `quiet achiever', or even `unsung hero'. Because it doesn't take long to realise that its solid 60s homes, their sunny aspect, and proximity to shopping and transport, beautiful bays and parks, village shops and cafes.Here the strong bones of the 60s weatherboard on block home.
The result is this lovely contemporary family home, with a stunning kitchen and family area, large formal lounge, three or possibly four double bedrooms, several access points to brilliantly sunny decks, and a fine in ground pool in a very private rear garden.
The house is well protected from the street by a fenced front garden and mature maple tree. The driveway and double carport provide ample off-street parking - the present owners are a six-car, two-trailer family! A skylight creates masses of natural light and warmth in the spacious family-dining area, which is linked to the kitchen by an impressive granite breakfast bar.
The kitchen successfully blends character and style, beautiful rimu cabinets and stylishly lit granite work areas, with all mod cons for families and foodies - double wall oven, big ceramic hob, rangehood, dishwasher and deep pantry included.
The formal lounge is a generous sized room and naturally warm.
Downstairs there is plenty more space, currently used as a rumpus and utility rooms but with potential to be a granny flat. It accesses a rear patio and garden in which we find the inground pool.
Another feature of the 675 square metre property is the pretty Japanese garden, with a board walk over a pool stocked with fish.
Just minutes from the motorway and Westlake schools, this home is a delightful find, ready-made for family life and entertaining. Lim report available.