Nestled on a classic quarter-acre at 4 Huia Street, St Leonards, this 1920s bungalow whispers "home" the moment you step inside. Four bedrooms, an extra office, and that quirky, lived-in charm - think mixed floor coverings, solid doors, nooks and crannies, sun-swamped corners and walls that hold stories.

The real magic? That glorious elevated main lounge - added later, but oh does it steals the show! Perched like a private lookout, it frames the harbour below: blue water, distant hills, all yours from your sofa. A cuppa will never be the same and neither will your thirst for that ever-changing scene.

The main level accommodates the cosy, garden-facing, sun-drenched snug, a proper formal dining room, the master bedroom, study/fifth bedroom plus bathroom, kitchen and laundry. The lower level bedrooms of which there are actually three, one being utilised as an office, have the convenience of another bathroom on this level.

Most favourite place? This is a toss-up between the lounge with that stunning view or the snug where you can steal yourself away to read that novel. Either way you and your family are spoilt for spaces and if it is sunny, the front patio is another option to catch some rays and admire the garden.

Outside? A variety of fruit trees, a vege patch to combat the food inflation and even room for a trampoline, a dog, or just barefoot summer evenings playing on the lawn.

This isn't just a house - it's the good life, wrapped in character and tied off with a bow of love and good wishes from my vendor. A lucky and deserving family wanted. Come see it at the open homes. You'll know when you walk in...