Live Life Expansively Above the Water...

The panorama is so much a part of life in this wonderfully spacious and elegant home that the view comes top of the list of attributes these owners have loved.

The extremely generous dimensions and the way the home functions for family and welcomes entertaining on a relaxed or a lavish scale are among its many other benefits.

Set privately above the views (whilst having its own access to the water), the walled grounds of the 1383m2 site serve to create a sense of private enclosure. They are the perfect height to admit the outlook and nothing more.

The landscaped driveway to the property allows for plentiful parking and a large double garage has internal access to the house. Enter the lower foyer and immediately you are engulfed in warmth, light and space. Skylights increase the abundant access to natural light. Stairs and halls are as bright as living areas complemented by the warm honey tones of the Tawa wood flooring. With strategically placed gas heaters wafting heat, plus a gas fire to augment the all day sunshine, this home maintains a comfortable temperature through our coldest days.

Double doors from the upper landing reveal the extensive harbour views and family living and dining so generous a grand piano and large dining table co exist happily. The huge black and white kitchen in the rear corner completes the coordinated room. A breakfast bar on coasters lets you choose where you start the day and is very versatile for entertaining.

More doors fold back to link the creamy carpeted formal lounge. Low windows and sets of external doors open to the covered patios that become an extension of your living and entertaining space all year round.

The master suite also faces the view. Its "gasp worthy" proportions include a dressing room the size of a small bedroom. The serene and beautiful en suite bathroom lets you soak in the bath and soak up the view, or step straight out to the secluded spa in the moonlight.

As well as the family bathroom there are two more double bedrooms on this level. Another room nearer the living areas is currently used as a home office for two busy people who can move to its personal balcony for breaks.

Another attribute you will appreciate if you have long stay guests, adult children, or extended family living in, is the completely self contained accommodation on the lower level with lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Like the rest of the home this is large, light and airy and faces a sunny walled patio that occupants can call their own.

Manuwai Drive has a deserved reputation for exceptional residences with gorgeous views and legendary sunsets. This home is well worthy of its superb setting; displaying classic style, dramatic dimensions, and interior décor that is fresh, seamless and timeless.

You can live life expansively here.