Situated down a private, leafy lane bordering Centennial Park, this substantial family home epitomises timeless architectural elegance with a big emphasis on enduring proportions. Local designers, craftsmen and landscapers have collaborated with the current owner to create a 305 sq m (approx) residence where design, quality materials and workmanship combine to provide a family home where no maintenance is required for the foreseeable future. Upon arrival, the solid staircase, massive 2.7m stud height, full height doorways and extra wide European oak floorboards provide an immediate sense of grandeur followed by the wow factor when you enter the heart of the home. Here, sumptuous living spaces and dining areas flow seamlessly from one end of the home to the other, each with doors opening to a series of outdoor entertaining areas. Formal living centres around an impressive fireplace with gas fire, while a massive entertainer's kitchen with cutting-edge black joinery and industrial glass lighting dominates the far end of this space. The floor plan offers unparalleled family living over two levels with a second lounge upstairs, separation of master, family and guest bedrooms and a separate entrance to the ground floor suite that opens to a private deck and is perfect for guests, multi-generational living, or a home office. North-facing with extensive east and west-facing decks and outdoor living areas, the property is bathed in sunshine and a fully ducted heating and cooling system ensures temperature control throughout the home year-round. A gate joins the house to the open space of the adjoining park where acres of green grass set the scene for children to play, dogs to be walked and community connections to be made over coffee and twilight drinks. Maungawhau Playcentre is just down the street and the walkway across the road provides safe passage for children walking to Maungawhau school. Just a short stroll from vibrant Mt Eden Village, local cafe's, shops and restaurants this is the ultimate family residence.