The lounge is open plan to the dining area and kitchen beyond, this large, functional space forms the heart of the home. Ample space for couches plus a window seat to stretch out on with a good book, or simply lie in the sun and watch the tug boats escort another ship into the harbour. There is plush carpet under foot, a gas fire for ambiance, automated blinds, wired in speakers plus a heat pump. When the weather is good throw open the bi-folding doors and windows to the large courtyard beyond.

1. The generous master bedroom enjoys a lovely outlook to the sea and garden. There are doors that lead to the large patio, perfect for your morning cuppa. A full en suite featuring a spa bath and separate shower is a few short steps away. There is a bank of built-in drawers plus a nook that is perfect for as a work or hobby space. Directly outside the bedroom are the built-in wardrobes with plenty of space for clothing, should you need more there is plenty of space for a dressing table or freestanding furniture. There are automated blinds for privacy and plush carpet under foot.

2. Another double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. This lovely room has garden views where your can see the sea beyond via the bi-folding windows. This room also enjoys an en suite, which acts as a second bathroom. Blinds keep light out when required and carpet greets your feet in the morning.

3. Located at the rear of the house this large room including a kitchenette presents an exciting opportunity, perfect for extended family stays, a teenage hangout, or even potential income stream- specially given it can be separated from the rest of the house and has its own external access. Originally designed with future-proofing in mind, should live in care have be required.

1. En suite to the master bedroom this large bathroom has the added bonus of a spa bath to help you soak away the stress from a busy day. Should time be of the essence then the separate shower provides a faster alternative. The large vanity provides plenty of storage and the heated towel rail gives you the comfort of a warm towel. Fresh paint, a tiled floor and an extractor fan complete the space.

2. The second bathroom is duel access, as an en suite to bedroom or from the hallway. There is a modern shower and again you have tiles under foot, a vanity with storage and a extractor fan to help keep moisture to a minimum.

There is not one but two laundries in this home! One is in hallway, discretely located behind double doors. The second one is towards the back of the home near the second bathroom, this also is concealed behind doors.

The kitchen is vast and the bench space and storage on offer is sure to excite the cook of the house, just imagine the dishes you can create here! Gas hobs and double wall oven makes it easy to cater for a crowd and double dish drawers and a glass splashback keep cleaning to a minimum. The dining area is but a few steps away, or if dining alfresco you have the large patio to the west or sheltered courtyard via bi-folding windows to the north.

Off the living area is a perfect home office or study which can be separated via a cavity sliding door. Already including a corner desk and room for further cabinets, making it ideal for those days working from home.

This home has been carefully designed to try and keep maintenance to a minimum through paving much of the outdoor areas. You have the large patio that enjoys the sweeping harbour views and great sun. The space on offer and proximity to the living areas inside make it ideal when entertaining and you can have multiple seating arrangements, perhaps even add in a spa pool. On the northern side of the house is the sheltered courtyard, it is fringed by the garden and the ideal space to grow herbs or potted vegetables. If you are a gardener, there is established planting that could be converted to flower or vegetable beds, should you desire. To the front of the property is a path the links to Westhill Road for a short walk down to the beach for a swim.

Often the compromise with a view as good as this is access, not in this case. There is a large double garage plus the expansive car deck beyond giving you multiple options for vehicles and even a boat. Easy for when friends visit and there is even the lift that takes you to the house level, should you not want to do the short walk down.

There is plenty of storage in the hallway cupboards plus the large garage. There is a garden shed to the rear for your tools plus space for more dry storage to be added under the garage, if required.

Zoned for Muritai School and Hutt Valley High School. Wellesley College, Days Bay, is a private school for boys (primary/intermediate). St Oran's College Year 7-15 school for girls (Intermediate & Secondary) is State Integrated. Several private schools across Wellington and Hutt Valley are also attended by local students.

A gas fire adds cheer and ambiance to the lounge area. There is also a heat pump plus two mounted wall heaters in the hallway which the owners say is sufficient to keep the home toasty through the colder months. The full double glazing and extensive insulation help keep the warmth in and make this an efficient home to heat.

Insulated in the ceiling and external walls, plus full double glazing.