This is single bay villa magic - meticulously maintained, perfectly presented, ideally located, fully fenced, space for a pool, room for guests, and everything else astute central Devonport buyers covet.

Five genuine bedrooms with two living spaces, or six bedrooms and one. The front half of the house has maintained the special features that make a villa so appealing, original wooden flooring, ornate fireplaces, and large rooms. Upstairs is the huge master bedroom with ensuite, walk-in-wardrobe and own private balcony with views from Mt Victoria across to the west setting sun.

On the ground level and spilling out to a sunny north-facing back yard, is one very large open living area combining a contemporary black-tone kitchen, dining area and spacious lounge. Automated blinds assist with regulating the amount of afternoon sun you prefer, the newly laid bamboo flooring adds a touch of modern-day sophistication, and the late sun through the trees and into the kitchen windows, adds a real sense of romance.

Three minutes' walk into the village, and then a little further down the hill, and you will be at Devonport's waterfront and 12 minutes ferry-ride away from Auckland's CBD for work or a touch of culture and nightlife. Devonport Primary School is equally as close, St Leo's Primary too, picture theatre, library, supermarket and the huge array of restaurants, cafés and bars literally at the end of your street. The safe community that is central Devonport and the lifestyle on offer is an enviable one. Carbon footprint concerned can lose the car, grab the bike or scooter, or jump on a bus or ferry.

The South Island bound vendors' bags are packed - this is a genuine sale; the home will be vacant and settlement options are flexible. CV is $2.626m - see you at the auction.