Sun & Sea by Day, City Lights by Night

Celebrating the cityscape and enhanced by amazing sunsets, this captivating cedar and brick north-west facing home has all the best elements you could possibly want in a high-quality executive retreat. Set amidst established grounds, the two-storey residence has been designed to allow effortless year-round socialising and entertaining indoors and out. An ever-changing panorama displays the distant sparkle of city lights and harbour bridge, an urban outlook balanced by its serene ambiance, perfect if you're busy people wanting to chillout after a big day at the corporate coalface.

The warm timber flooring underpins a welcoming interior with two distinct living spaces, one more formal and the other casual, enhanced by easy flow to the decks and gardens beyond. An intimate al fresco area has retractable awning to create an additional outdoor room and is just the spot to nestle in and share good times with friends. The open plan designer kitchen rocks a simple sophistication and will encourage guests to gather around granite countertops and warm timber cabinetry. All accommodation is upstairs where three double bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom with tiled shower and bath while the master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in wardrobe. The Juliet balcony above the front portico has sensational views whether it's dusk or dawn. Cool in summer and warm in winter the house is double-glazed and has gas heating backed up with two heat pumps.

Double garaging with internal access and parking for two more vehicles, the property is fully fenced, hedged and gated embracing a lush tropical microclimate. A trip to downtown CBD takes mere minutes and for public transport there are bus and train station options nearby. Handy to the Coates Ave shops for your morning latte, Orakei Basin Walkway and Orakei Bay Village with its superb shops and eateries while Eastridge, New World and bay beaches all a handful of minutes from your front door.

For more information, call John & Jane on 0800 ORAKEI (0800 672 534)