As soon as you look into the property, you will know why the vendor is reluctant to leave behind this property. Not only is the site magnificent, but the house & gardens are worthy of it. Views over the harbour & town are to sigh for, with major bonuses including all-day sun, clever use of space, & architectural features. The entranceway immediately sets the tone - stylish, airy, & very, very comfortable. Plush carpet underfoot, vaulted ceilings overhead, & in between, views through picture windows across King George Park to the Pacific Ocean. The dining room is straight ahead, the living room is down carpeted steps to the left, & the kitchen is to the right. Dble glazing, a heat pump & a wood burner make the house toasty warm. Built-in shelves add elegant storage in the lounge area. The kitchen cupboards are a timeless teal that was chosen to match the sea seen from the windows beyond the benches. A large, light laundry has its own bench, adjoining toilet with hand basin, a door onto the backyard & clothesline area, & stairs down to the garage. There are three spacious & sunny double bedrooms - each with a built-in wardrobe. Across the hallway is a luxurious bathroom with a separate shower, next door to another toilet & hand basin. The driveway leads past the attractive terraced front garden to an asphalt area with plenty of room for parking & turning, & a double garage with two automatic door openers. It contains a studio room & workshop, with internal stairs up to the main floor of the house. A gate gives access to the back garden, where a glasshouse, vegetable patch & herb garden are flourishing. Another path takes visitors past low-maintenance plantings to a large paved patio, landscaped lawn surrounded by flowers, trees & shrubs, & the front door. This property is in immaculate condition, awaiting a discernin