Head along the drive and enter the spacious 1538m2 grounds of this large 391m2 family home where the peaceful, sunny rural ambience puts you in the mood to relax. The home has been recently updated and offers 4 bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms. It is solidly constructed of double brick with cavity and the interior walls have been bagged and painted to complement impressive, high vaulted, exposed beamed ceilings. The changes have added huge versatility with more living options that will appeal to families who love to entertain. There's an easy flow from the generous modern kitchen to fabulous, airy living spaces and a paradise of beautifully landscaped patios, terraces and low maintenance landscaped gardens around a private, sun-drenched swimming pool. The indoor outdoor living in this home is perfect for summer and in winter it's warm with a heat pump and fireplace in the dining room. The renovation has added 2 master suite options. An enormous wing on the lower level is ideal for elderly relatives with its own entry in placed and new en suite plus a big walk-in wardrobe. An alternative master suite upstairs also has a brand new en suite - both have underfloor heating. There's double internal garaging and secure off street parking for at least 6 more cars. Now, right up to date, this outstandingly beautiful home in double Grammar Zones is handy to Upland Village (and the newly renovated playground in Little Rangitoto Reserve), Benson Road shops and Remuera shopping village. Just walk in and enjoy this lovely home and its rare quality construction. CV $2.5 million in 2011.