41 Mount St John Avenue, Epsom, Auckland City, Auckland

Defying belief in a blue-chip Epsom location, this most incredible, unique property maximises its sunny hillside site of 1277m2, creating the lush, intensively landscaped, terraced garden feel of a romantic boutique Mediterranean coastal resort. Who needs a European holiday when you can experience this breath-taking, luxurious indoor-outdoor ambience every day. Find this heavenly sanctuary in Epsom’s most sought-after double Grammar zone avenue, at the epicentre of top private schools – backing onto Diocesan and St Cuthberts - a stroll from Newmarket shops.

The substantial four + two bedroom bungalow has been comprehensively updated and extended. Sumptuously appointed interiors epitomise elegant sophistication with a large granite kitchen, scullery and three stunning bathrooms by Casa Italiana. Family and formal living areas and four bedrooms upstairs include two north-facing rooms with ensuites and walk-in robes plus a family bathroom. Providing versatility, a generous two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment below adds comfortable extended family accommodation or a dedicated home office.

In the large, high stud gabled open plan kitchen/dining space, a massive window channels your focus to a sublime backdrop of immaculate cascading gardens, concepted by Natural Habitats. It is an extraordinary setting for evocative entertaining or even a dreamy wedding venue. Fountains and water features add atmosphere across a terrace adjoining a covered dining pavilion with outdoor fire, pizza oven and dishwasher. Tiered up the side of Mt St John, a pathway leads to an infinity pool with changing room, grapevines, a citrus grove, manicured hedges, herb gardens and sitting areas where you can admire the vast cityscape, Rangitoto and Mt Hobson.

Warmed by ducted central heating, double glazing and two gas fires, the exceptional securely gated home has two internal access garages both with exceptional storage. If you aspire to live your best life, make this essential viewing.