Sitting privately at the top of Garden Road is this wonderfully proportioned home, ideally suited to those with larger or extended families. There is great separation of spaces and living areas. The current owners substantially renovated, enlarged and redecorated the home using the highest quality materials, fixtures, fittings and appliances. The result has stood the test of time, and the environment today is just as relevant and the ambience truly engaging.

From the road there is little indication of what awaits you behind the high concrete wall and security gate. The lovely structured Italianate garden with box hedging, lawns, courtyards and fountains runs the full length of the house.

The downstairs opens out to this garden. The main floor enjoys views over it.

Now for a quick journey through the house. To the left of the front door entranceway there is a large marble terrace with views to Mt Hobson and the Sky Tower. The entrance vestibule opens into the main hall. Ahead is a sunroom, and the drawing room and connecting formal dining room. To the right, the main stairway plus hallway leading to the kitchen and informal living areas, including a family sitting room, all opening to the north-facing terracing. There is also a full bathroom plus guest washroom and large laundry. A second set of stairs also leads to the top floor.

On this level there are 6 bedrooms plus family bathroom. The master suite comprises a large bedroom, separate study, a large walk-through wardrobe plus ensuite. Views are back down the valley, and from some rooms on the northern and western sides of the house the views from the top level extend to Mount Hobson, the city, Rangitoto and the harbour beyond.

The garden level features a large family/billiards room with built in-bar. French doors lead out to garden, and the lovely courtyard areas. There is also a large lib