11 Empire Avenue, Enclosure Bay, Waiheke Island, Auckland, 1081, New Zealand

Built for our vendors 14 years ago and hidden away along a quiet no exit road, this spacious and substantial home was designed with family in mind.

The top two levels provide a sunny, comfortable, open plan living area and bedroom retreat with views to the water, while the lower-level is designed for additional or visiting family.

There really is so much on offer here. Multiple living areas both inside and out mean there’s plenty of flexibility for both permanent family living or holidaying. A sun-filled reading area is perfect for curling up with a book, or maybe a workspace. The media nook provides a TV and activity space off open plan kitchen, living and dining – all spilling out to the sunny deck for alfresco entertaining. The generous and practical kitchen is complemented with both a walk-in pantry and wine cellar – storage is everywhere.

Walk down to the guest level to find a flexi-room, two more bedrooms, a bathroom, storage room, laundry and the all important outdoor shower.

And then there’s the massive, near flat lawn. Perfect for a summertime tent, ball games and a place for parking cars and the Sealegs. A storage shed to one side provides space for gardening equipment as well as beach gear, which can be collected for the flat 3-minute walk to idyllic Enclosure Bay at the end of the road.