Take your pick of the best schools in Auckland when you move into this grand family villa on a fabulous, flat 1069sqm (more or less) site. Elevated, poised and set back from the road, it's incredibly peaceful yet convenient to a myriad of nearby amenities.

During their circa 30 year guardianship, the owners have sympathetically updated and extended the classic villa to create an abundance of functional spaces. Care has been taken to preserve the beautiful original character including high ceilings and a wealth of native timbers.

To the rear, three sunny interconnected north-facing living areas and an office converge around expansive private decking in an established garden. Look forward to long summer lunches and BBQ's, watching children play on the large level lawn where magnificent trees provide shade. Native birds visit here and there's plenty of space for a pool.

With five bedrooms, all with good storage, the home easily accommodates a large family and the configuration gives amazing separation. Three bedrooms plus two bathrooms are on the ground floor. Two generous bedrooms are positioned on the upper level and each have their own set of stairs - and tons of storage. The huge master bedroom with ensuite and fitted walk-in dressing room is a gorgeous sanctuary catching afternoon sun and views to Mt Hobson and Mt St John.

Families need space for cars and there's plenty here in a three-car garage with lock-up shed plus off-street parking. But, in this Double Grammar zone location, you can leave the car and walk to so many places - the park, cafes, Cornwall Park School, St Cuthberts and Diocesan.

The owners love this location - dubbed 'Little Wapiti'- so much, they have stayed in the street for over four decades. A downsize has beckoned and the home has been vacated and is ready to embrace a new family.

Your turn to raise your family in a home full of gracious charm, enjoying the benefits of one of Auckland's finest Double Grammar zone addresses.