118 Paritai Drive Orakei, Auckland City

Sitting in a blue-chip neighbourhood, this recently renovated high-quality four-bedroom + study, four-bathroom residence has all the attributes of location, views, and sun. The innovative 328 sqm floorplan (including decks) encourages plenty of year-round entertaining with the swimming pool, and tranquil scenery of Hobson and Whakatakataka Bays in the Orakei Basin a beautiful backdrop. Glowing timber floors anchor a cool coastal dcor with flush sill sliders stacking back to connect to covered decks, glass balustrading and the sensational 180-degree outlook.

Layout features an upper floor of multiple places to relax and unwind including a library/den and the entertainer's kitchen fitted with gas cooker, dazzling granite benchtops and fitted cabinetry. A guest suite is well served by a bathroom and dressing area or study nook whilst at the lower level the remaining four bedrooms have two other elegant bathrooms - the comfortable master quarters with tiled ensuite accessed via a large walk-through dressing room.

On two titles, coverage encompasses 493 sqm + driveway 1/3 Share 105 sqm including private gardens front and rear with terraces and sunny spots. Internally accessed double garaging has loads of storage for kayaks and boards with the nearby bays of Okahu, Kohimarama, Mission and St Heliers the ideal place for water play. Handy for the city and with bus transport nearby for commuters and school kids this divine property has all that you could ever want in a prestige home.

Call Hannah Zou for more information.