8A Ely Avenue, Remuera, Auckland City, Auckland

Marketed for the first time in 25 years, this spacious and private Double grammar-zoned family home enjoys soothing tranquillity, despite its wonderfully central location. The contemporary weatherboard home, orientated for northerly and westerly sun, is tucked away down a quiet no-exit street only 10 minutes’ near-level walk from Newmarket’s shops and cafes towards Remuera.

The residence, private from the road, enjoys a view over leafy greenness into the city skyline. There’s always somewhere to bask in the sun as it moves around the home, courtesy of multiple outdoor areas including a deck, lawn and a paved courtyard.

A 289m2 floorplan (approximately) delivers generous space for members of a busy family to get together, entertain guests or spread out enjoying tranquil alone time. Choices include the open-plan kitchen-dining-living, the atmospheric second lounge-den with library shelving and fireplace, a downstairs living area and the versatile sunroom which opens up wide, blurring indoor-outdoor boundaries.

This five bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residence includes the ensuited master bedroom with walk-in-wardrobe. There’s versatility with downstairs’ two-bedroom, one-bathroom plus living area set-up with its own entrance, which could suit extended family, an au pair or older teens.

Leave your car at home in the oversized internal-access garage, bolstered by off-street parking, and enjoy amenities on your doorstep.