This sensational 2013-built executive residence dominates its lofty ridgeline location taking in the Waitemata Harbour. Configured on a thoughtfully proportioned 311 sqm (approx.) floor plan, it's easy to dovetail the demands of growing kids with formal and informal socialising.

The centrally heated interior celebrates quality with designer lighting, superb fittings and high calibre fixtures throughout. American oak floors anchor the home starting at the entrance foyer where a double height glass balustraded stairwell flaunts a dramatic bird of paradise feature wall. Upstairs, the generous open plan living room with recessed ceiling has direct line of sight through strategic double-sided fireplace and glazed bifolds to a colossal glass fronted balcony - the ultimate in alfresco layouts. A dining space seems to float alongside the state-of-the-art Miele fitted designer kitchen with its polished benchtops and matching scullery - surely created for passionate foodies. Accommodation includes three bedrooms downstairs with outdoor access and a second family lounge where doors stack back to a large patio with louvred roof and gas outdoor fireplace. The master bedroom upstairs is a five-star suite with a voluminous dressing room arrangement incorporating attic ladder access. Underfloor heated bathrooms highlight the perfection remit displaying Italianate marble glamour with two (including master) ensuite. Two guest powder rooms, one on each floor are equally lavish and fully tiled.

A separate custom designed laundry backs onto a carpeted double garage with parking outside behind electric gates. The fully fenced freehold 539 sqm (approx.) property sits amidst other high quality homes on a coveted peninsula reputed as one of the most prestigious in Auckland. Close to top public and private schooling and handy for bay beaches and Orakei Basin for leisure pursuits, this is a triumphant merger of luxury and location.

For more info, call John & Jane 0800 ORAKEI