56 Palmerston Road, Havelock North, Hastings

Unique, contemporary in design, spacious, freshly renovated and perfectly set up for summer entertaining and winter comfort...there's nothing more you could want of a family home and this four-bedroom, 180m2 split-level home certainly rewards close inspection. With the upper level turning the master suite - bedroom, plus ensuite and twin wardrobe - into a private retreat, and three other good-sized bedrooms as well as a purpose-built study with built-in worktops and storage, there's space aplenty for the whole family. It's the same outside where easy-care modern landscaping and a lush green outlook set off a large new timber deck with a pizza oven and sheltered space for alfresco meals. There's access to the kitchen-dining area and it's just a few steps to the private, landscaped swimming pool. The recent interior renovations display equal flair, setting, contemporary living touches alongside original features such as beamed ceilings and the timeless look of timber. Year-round comfort is guaranteed with a new compliant wood burner in the living room, extra insulation, and modern ceiling fans in the bedrooms. There's new LED and Trubridge mood lighting, and in the living room, a high-performance Knauf acoustic ceiling panel made of wood wool and sustainable timber, plus a skylight to draw in extra brightness. Outside storage hasn't been forgotten either. A double carport, in addition to the integral garage, means there's room for a boat as well as vehicles and the other must-have family paraphernalia. A short drive or a pleasant walk take you to the village's shops, cafes and restaurants, the cinema, the Green and the library, and Lucknow School is close-by as are the renowned Iona and Woodford colleges. It's a house to surprise and delight, an appealing blend of smart contemporary with warm, family-friendly and homely. Now surplus to the current owners' requirements, it's ready to move into, just in time to enjoy the long summer ahead. TENDER: Closes 4pm, Thursday 26th November, 2020.