Elevated on Remuera's ridgeline and private behind gates and mature landscaping, discover breathtaking character, sympathetically contemporised for modern living in this extraordinary 5 bedroom, manor-style home designed in 1926 by architect AJ Brown.

The grand scale main living room showcases the glorious 1930s Arts and Crafts allure, rich with its ornamental detailing of geometric panelled walls, black wrought iron windows, ornate ceilings and gleaming timber floors. Its stunning floor-to-ceiling fireplace makes for an impressive ambience, as does the comfort of ducted central heating. There is an additional intimate living area, and the spacious designer kitchen with direct access to north-facing entertaining decks can also be separated.

Upstairs comprises of four large bedrooms, including the ensuited master suite with dressing room and elevated views towards the Eastern Bays, a luxe family bathroom and upper-level TV room. There is a 5th bedroom with fireplace on the lower level and a games room/office with powder room downstairs, with direct access to a brand new, heated salt-water swimming pool with an outdoor shower nearby and level lawns inviting children's play.

The double gated 'horse-shoe driveway provides drive in, drive out' convenience for secure, easy access to this wonderfully private and fully-fenced property without the huge upkeep on its 660sqm freehold site.

This inspiring, beautifully updated home is close to private schools and is in close walking distance to sought-after Meadowbank School, Remuera Intermediate, and Selwyn College with easy access to Newmarket and the CBD. Vendors have purchased.