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There’s an unexpected and refreshing charm about this Williamstown property.

The house is set back from the street in a zone of its own and has upstairs views of the city, boats and the bay.

The ground floor entry to this contemporary two storey house is an open and naturally-lit foyer, with polished timber floorboards that flow throughout.

Its modern design includes a mixture of unconventionally-shaped rooms and spacious communal areas, with seamless access to outdoor entertainment.

The first of three generously-sized bedrooms is immediately to the left of the foyer and has access to a luxuriously spacious main bathroom with a shower bath combination, which it shares with the second bedroom. Both have built-in robes.

The master bedroom is at the rear of the house

with double door access on to the deck and garden.

This bedroom

has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite with double-sized glass shower.

A central living area on the ground floor also opens on to the deck and outdoor entertainment area – a great setting for an afternoon catch-up with friends and family.

A powder room, with a third toilet, and laundry off the foyer completes this level.

The first floor is given over to spacious light-filled living and dining spaces, completed by a private balcony with gorgeous sea views.

Tucked neatly away in one corner is the L-shaped kitchen, which has stone benches and a great range of stainless steel appliances, including a dual-drawer dishwasher, oven, gas cooktop and rangehood.

Extra creature comforts include remote control blinds, exceptional storage, a secure garage and a low maintenance garden.

This houses’s convenient location puts The Strand and Douglas Parade only a short walk away.

Esther Lauaki