Vonnell Place, Birkdale, Auckland

With its flourishing organic gardens, citrus orchard, chicken run and native bush, this unique property offers a touch of the country at the heart of Birkdale. Spanning 1363sqm (more or less) of freehold land, there’s endless space for kids and pets to play and an ideal aspect means the grounds and home are flooded with light and sun all day.
Avid gardeners will relish the ample room for tending vegetables and the opportunity to enjoy a more sustainable and self-sufficient, garden-to-table lifestyle.
 
Gates open into the expansive, peaceful and private property, which envelops the classic 1970s residence. Inside, the spacious lounge boasts the generous proportions that are synonymous with the era, with high ceilings and walls of glass on either side to capture light. A heat pump provides temperature control and a deck overlooks the rear garden. The kitchen and dining space also opens out to another deck that extends down the far side of the house with a laundry conveniently situated off it. There are three double bedrooms located along the hallway, which are serviced by the family bathroom and separate toilet. 
 
As well as the over height garage, there is also a huge dry storage and workshop space with lighting under the house plus the added bonus of a storage container storage shed. The rear of the property incorporates raised vegetable beds, a small greenhouse, the chicken run area and tranquil native bush beyond to explore and enjoy. 
 
This quiet cul-de-sac is filled with friendly neighbours and is convenient to Birkenhead, Glenfield and Beach Haven. Great schools, shops and eateries are all close by, as are public transport options, motorway onramps and the Birkenhead Domain. 
 
If you’ve always dreamed of growing your own organic produce and having vast amounts of outdoor space for your family to enjoy, but need to remain connected to urban life, this special Birkdale property is a must-view.