28 Dell Avenue, Remuera, Auckland City, Auckland

There's a genuine wholesomeness about this recently modernised double Grammar zone family home. Blessed with serious street appeal and nestled in a premium leafy Remuera northern slopes position, once inside, you'll quickly realise it's a home that just keeps on giving.

Rimu is a rich timber with timeless appeal - and it's here in abundance - enveloping and comforting your soul. The majority of the entry level looks and feels like a new home, and thankfully, it flows like one too.

The linkage from inside to outside from the gourmet kitchen, open-plan dining, and casual living area is simply breathtaking. Facing north for all day sun, with a fabulous, manicured garden and flat lawn beyond, this deliciously private zone is pure bliss for young children - and a great entertaining space for parents.

Recently renovated to an exacting standard, this gorgeous character home masterfully blends old with new. One of the five bedrooms, plus a bathroom, is conveniently situated on the ground level, not far from the more formal and versatile front living or media room. Upstairs, there are four more generous bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a master ensuite.

All your neighbours rave about the choice of quality schools, including Remuera Primary & Intermediate, St Kentigern's, Baradene, and ACG Parnell. Double Grammar zoning is an added bonus and underpins the value of a location like this. For coffee, it's also just a short walk to Benson Rd shops, and for exercise and dog walks, the Orakei Basin is even closer. A short commute to the city and motorways adds to the appeal.

Why would anyone sell such a special family home? The kids are all grown up - and it's finally time for someone new to enjoy the spoils.

House: 213sqm (approx) Land: 612sqm (more or less) Schools: Baradene College, Remuera School, Remuera Intermediate, Epsom Girls Grammar School and Auckland Grammar School