Private and exclusive, this impressive contemporary home is family friendly and entertainer savvy.

This is only the second time this exclusive Wychwood Crescent property has been presented to the market. Constructed in the 1980s, the home is elegant and spacious, inviting gracious formal and casual entertaining. North facing, it is set in mature grounds that retain the legacy of the Wychwood nursery with its magnificent specimen trees.

The long driveway sets the home off the beaten track, and its first glimpse is framed through the giant banskia. Spotlit at night, this makes a dramatic effect.

Spread over 3 levels, the home's design lends itself to easy family living. The bedroom wing boasting 3 double bedrooms (including the master), office and bathroom is set on its own level away from the formal living, with the added comfort of a newly installed DVS system. A large separate bedroom downstairs offers quiet seclusion for guests, and with its own access directly onto the lawn this area is also ideally suited for extra family living, teenagers retreat or even a home theatre room. The formal living area is set on a higher level, commanding views that are a wonderful suprise for visitors.

Right from its formal entrance, this home is filled with light and space, and special features like the sculptured door handles in the hallway set it well apart from the norm.

While the brick and tile home was always solid and generously proportioned, tasteful renovations and refurbishment over the past 10 years have created a fine residence which you'll be truly proud to own.

Sweeping decks in Australian hardwood on the north side of the home have added a whole new to dimension to indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, while bifold doors from the lounge and dining rooms enable the living areas to accommodate many people. They also capitalise on the expansive views over the lake and city which add an ambience to summer living, and cosy winter nights by the fire. In keeping with the home's inherent elegance, the Jetmaster Open Fireplace works well with the interior designed drapes and colourings. The lounge can be separated by glass and timber cavity sliders.

The quality of refurbishment seen in the lounge is also reflected throughout the home, which the owners, Tim and Lara Wild have updated room by room. The modern kitchen features an open plan design, and is finished in warm colours and quality stainless steel appliances by Westinghouse, Smeg and Bosch. To enhance the clean, uncluttered look, the pantry has its own power supply to keep food preparation out of sight. This kitchen opens to a gorgeous dining room leading onto views of the city. The window seat provides a wonderful place to relax. Another quality improvement in this wing is the lovely new guest bathroom.

Men will appreciate the large double garage with workbench and the huge concreted storage area under the house.

Wychwood Crescent is one of Rotorua's blue chip locations, and a lovely neighbourhood in which to reside. If quality and location are important to you, then you shouldn't miss this opportunity. Anita Martelli and Tim O'Sullivan will be presenting 19 Wychwood Crescent to the public in an Open Home this Sunday.