45 Tautari Street Orakei, Auckland City

The exceedingly favourable 1032m2 (approx) site upon which this graceful residence rests enhances its cachet in an upmarket Orakei neighbourhood. Currently also being marketed with the neighbouring property to integrate an additional 849m2 (approx) of land into the mix exploiting the Mixed Housing Urban zoning, this mellowing 230m2 (approx) home presents a comfortable family retreat with ample living spaces inside and out. Now also being offered for sale on its own account, this is a home that will appeal to discerning buyers who recognize the prestige of this address with its attendant outlook. Extensive views across the city and Waitemata Harbour to the Devonport peninsula and distant Rangitoto Island can all be appreciated from this excellent family estate rocking an appealing alfresco air.

Comfortable and elevated, expansive living spaces spill out onto decks and lawns bordered by lush and rambling tropical gardens guarded by sentinel native and exotic palms and featuring a sparkling centrepiece swimming pool. A great party house with ample room for the permissible 100 invitees to gather and sip cocktails watching the sun go down on another spectacular Auckland day. The interior is evocative of its 1980s origins in colour trends and materials with five large bedrooms served by 3 tiled bathrooms and an ensuite to the master which also incorporates a walk-in dressing area.

Double garaging has plenty of storage and there's room for 3 more vehicles to park off-street. All fully fenced, sheltered, private and north-facing, the property lies in the Selwyn College school zone and is an easy 20-minute commute to the central city. In minutes you can be doing your weekly shop at Eastridge and the cafes and boutiques are dotted along the eastern bays' coastline just ready for you to explore.