257B Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand

An archetype of the easy simplicity which defines modern life, this stunning and solidly constructed cedar and masonry Fairhead, Sang & Carnachan home is a beautiful blend of style and space. Elemental living is encapsulated in this supersized apartment-style alternative in heartland Double Grammar Zone Remuera – directly opposite leading independent primary school for boys – Kings School.

At the cornerstone of an exclusive enclave with others, the home itself emanates an easy confidence of industrial chic in an extensive floor plan containing two generous levels. A celebration of open space, tasteful decor and natural light, the upper floor features timber floored living open to the handsome designer kitchen and wrapped on two sides by a sunny covered terrace. The master bedroom is supersized and has a sitting area, intimate ensuite and walk in dressing room. At ground floor level, the generous flow to the outdoors is sustained by a bed-sitting room with extensive glazing and doors to the Italianate terrace and manicured lawns. A neighbouring double bedroom could be repurposed as a feasible work-from-home office and the family bathroom the bedrooms share is fully tiled with the toilet separate.

Plenty of storage, DIY workbench in an internally accessed garage with room for off-street parking, the location close to bus transport for a city commute will be a welcome advantage. The children need only cross the road holding your hand to walk through the school gates and you’re also in zone for Remuera School. Within minutes you can be wandering the boutique stores or grabbing a bite to eat in Remuera Village and for a cardio workout, Mt Hobson is there to be scaled where the views across Auckland are breath-taking.