You've probably seen plenty of DGZ homes lately with good kitchens and decent bedrooms - but not many that genuinely make day‑to‑day life easier. This charming square‑front villa does. Warm and welcoming - once you're inside it quietly reveals a much more flexible way to live.

At the far end of the back garden is a proper sleepout bedroom with its own bathroom. It’s an ideal space for teens wanting independence, family or friends who visit, or a quiet work‑from‑home studio. Unlike many “bonus rooms”, this one will adapt as your family and lifestyle change.

Upstairs, the master bedroom suite feels like an adults‑only retreat. There's a generous bedroom, its own ensuite and a private balcony with a glorious northerly view to the harbour and Rangitoto Island. Sit in silence as the evening light fades and watch the sailboats come home.  

For families, the layout gives you separation when you need it, plus a wonderful sense of connection via a big open plan kitchen, light-filled dining and two flexible living spaces. With seamless indoor/outdoor flow to a deliciously private pancake-flat backyard with no lawns to mow, it's the perfect low-maintenance solution if you don't want a huge section.

The location keeps everyday life simple and connected. With cafés, Westfield Newmarket, top schools and the train station (7 min walk) all nearby, the car becomes a choice rather than the default for many daily trips. That's not only convenient, but increasingly economical as fuel costs rise, while easy motorway access still gives you fast connections across Auckland when needed.

All of this comes with the charm of a villa, but with modern, flexible spaces that most comparable homes simply don’t offer. You get a city-edge lifestyle to rival Parnell and Ponsonby, in a setting that feels like a smart long-term choice for the way you actually live.

• In zone for Newmarket School, Remuera Intermediate, Auckland Grammar School, Epsom Girls Grammar School and Baradene College.