35A Tarawera Terrace, Saint Heliers, Auckland City, Auckland

With the north-facing aspect, the brilliantly configured flexi-living layout paired with private landscaped gardens -this will be a great value for families, downsizers and investors seeking a place in the sun moments from ocean swims and cafes in St Heliers village and surrounds.

It is rare to find a home that encapsulates such functionality with equal doses of charm, elegance and soul. Built in the 1980s, lovingly transformed and modernised over time, this is a simultaneously contemporary yet traditional home. The living room has plenty of space and flows to a sun drenched deck. The dining and kitchen sit slightly apart from the main bustle of the living area bucking the trend a little but it works. Pendant lights offer a peaceful calm and gentle start to the day, with breakfast at the bar as coffee brews with the backdrop of calm palettes.

Upstairs the distinctive chandelier sets the tone whilst the cosy nook could be reimagined as a petit library or workstation. Both bedrooms provide peeks of ocean blue out to Rangitoto and beyond. The master is a chic space with Scandinavian influences and featured lighting for warming ambience. An elegant addition is the daybed - positioned for all day sun this will be your favourite spot for a book! The family bathroom offers an indulgent over-sized shower and interconnects with the master.

Outdoors will beckon with the glorious tranquil gardens. Fringed with lush hedging and framed with a majestic Japanese maple which literally shimmers gold foliage in Autumn. A true invitation for connection and entertaining spread across two levels - there's even room for a spa or trampoline below in an additional outdoor space seamlessly connected by steps or perhaps this is where you put your office?

To complete - extensive Vitex decking, a guest bedroom and bathroom, heat pumps, underfloor heating, a massive 2-car garage and not forgetting zoning for top local schools. Welcome to 35A Tarawera Terrace!