5B Dover Place, Remuera, Auckland City

On the inlet of Orakei Basin, this 240 sq m home enjoys secluded waterfront with a jetty for the ultimate city lifestyle. Imagine waking up for your morning kayak or entertaining family and friends from the large deck, outdoor fire and sun filled garden. The 'Orakei Creek' is controlled with a loch so the water is not tidal. Designed by Avery Leuschke Architects in the 1980s the house has great indoor/outdoor flow and tucked down a driveway for the ultimate quietude. Features two living areas, office, two of the three bedrooms are en-suited plus the main bedroom has a large dressing room, double internal garaging and Meadowbank School is a 200 metre stroll. This is easy care and set to add great quality to your life, and more affordable than you may think.

Down a right of way and sitting beside an inlet to the Orakei Basin, the home sits in a sheltered and peaceful valley with a west-facing view across the water. On the ground floor, the dining space sits on a split level overlooking the main lounge, with its open fire. These rooms open out to the deck and overlook the inlet. On the eastern side of the home, the kitchen has a curved granite bench and curved cabinetry. It opens out to another deck in a sheltered setting that has an open fire as its centrepiece. Near the entrance, on the southern side, the third bedroom has access to a bathroom that can also be entered from the hall. Upstairs, the large landing has a high ceiling and has a shuttered window that looks down on the lounge. Both bedrooms on this floor have an en suite and walk-in wardrobes although the wardrobe off the master is virtually another room. The master bedroom also has a sunny balcony overlooking the water. As well as character features, the home has modern comforts such as underfloor heating throughout.