Located at the top end of Seaview Road, on the western side, this wonderful family home has been sympathetically rebuilt in a way that retains its original feel whilst providing all the modern amenities and layout of a new house.

Views from the main living areas are down the valley to Hobson Bay, the boat sheds, Rangitoto, North Head and the Gulf beyond. The kitchen, dining and decks look back over the pool and garden, then to Newmarket and the Museum, the city and Sky Tower.

Sun is on the house all day and finishes, at the last thing, on the rear decks and entertaining areas.

From the road the traditional villa architecture with its return veranda, corner bay window and wooden filigree work has been faithfully retained.

Inside we are ‘of today’ from the ground up. New foundation, wiring, plumbing, decks, roofing, insulation, Cat 5 wiring, five zone hardwired sound system, central heating, touchpad alarm. The kitchen is by Sharp and Page with Miele appliances - double oven, double integrated fridge/freezer. All cabinetry throughout the house is also by Sharp and Page and all include Blum fittings. Surfaces in the service areas are either granite, quartzite or marble. Shutters and blinds by Sante Fe, carpet from Cavalier Bremworth, door handles and locks by Chant, light fittings from Simon James, Madder and Rouge plus Lighthouse Remuera, American White Oak flooring from Freedom ... the list of fixtures and fittings features only the finest quality material and brands.

The main hallway runs the full length of the house. From the front door, you get a peep of what awaits you in the family living areas that then open to decks beyond. Down the left-hand side are two large bedrooms and family bathroom. The northern side of this floor features the study/library, or formal living, with integrated sliding doors to the large open-plan living and di