This contemporary nine-year-old concrete and weatherboard construction will be just the base to launch into summer from. Busy families with a range of ages or a live-in granny/nanny will appreciate all that this superb home on a freehold 373 sqm site has to offer.

Ranging over three storeys of tasteful, spacious living and five-bedroom accommodation, the 300sqm floor plan is designed to cater for independent household members, live in nanny or guests. A fresh light decor underpinned by timber flooring adds a resort-style feel throughout with main floor open plan living room, dining area and stunning designer kitchen enjoying a lush tropical aspect. A generous north-facing deck provides the ideal spot for al fresco meals around the barbecue with another at ground floor level significantly larger and privately situated off the family lounge and guest bedroom as an alternative for bigger parties. The upper floor bedrooms are all substantial doubles with the master bedroom a lavish retreat offering wonderful water views, a walk-through dressing room and ensuite with wet shower. Each of the home's four bathrooms has underfloor heating and all elegantly appointed.

Double glazed throughout and heat pumps for winter cosiness the home also has gas heating and cooking. Summer is coming and the eastern bays is the place to be. Join the vibrantly playful lifestyle of swimming, sunbathing, sailing, catching up with friends at the cafes, walking dogs and kids along the foreshore or just sitting on the beach with fish and chips on a Friday night.

Well located for a 10-minute walk to Tamaki Drive with the nearby community facilities and amenities of Mission Bay Tennis Club, Orakei Domain, Eastridge Shopping Centre and cafes and restaurants, in a welcoming community zoned for Selwyn College, this super-sized lock and leave has much to offer active and busy families.

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