Here's a delightful surprise, bathed in morning sunshine with elevated views, a spacious family home tucked away privately and just a minute or two from the city.

The Cullen Place cul-de-sac is a real find, quietly hidden away above Waimea Rd, close to schools and town, yet away from traffic and noise.

Offering four bedrooms, spacious, bright living opening to decks and landscaped gardens, and a sizeable “man or woman cave”, here's a modern 2010 home with benefits.

The kitchen looks out to long and wide northern and western views and the open plan dining and lounge have direct access to the garden patio.

The master bedroom has en suite facilities while a second bedroom also has direct access to the family bathroom which has a separate doorway for general use.

Double-glazed and well insulated, the 238sqm house has a living area heat pump.

The fabulous views are on show from a sunny deck where you look west and north, including a glimpse of the Bay.

Also semi-covered for weather protection is a second, adjacent deck, adjoining lawn and garden - the perfect spot for the BBQ.

The house sits amid a well laid-out and presented, tiered section of 900sqm

Parking and turning space is a big plus here, with a large forecourt and a side car port, high enough for a motorhome or boat. The double garage is huge, with room to store bikes and other equipment.

However, the surprise of this deep garage is that one large end of it is a fantastic “cave,” games room plus office space.

Storage is good throughout the home, including room under the house.

The location is family-friendly with the boys' college a short walk away and the girls' college an easy bike ride. Nelson Intermediate and Victory schools are also nearby while the drive to town takes a few minutes. Equally, there's an easy connection to Whakatu Drive.

If this contemporary, established home with sun and views in a pleasant neighbourhood close to town sounds like you, see you at the open home or make an appointment to view.