16 San Vito Place, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand

This sun-drenched home has wraparound views of the Tararua Range foothills and a surrounding birdsong soundtrack. It’s been lovingly cultivated inside and out to create a serene and restorative space.

Private from the road, the flat-as-a-pancake plot, with compact easy-care gardens, veggie patches, and flowerbeds. The house itself is individually designed and includes some weatherboard cladding.

Built in the 90s, it’s a generously-sized home that’s perfect for families, professionals, or folks looking to downsize to a place that’s high on location, and is easy to live in.

There’s tonnes of space throughout the house: the master bedroom has a triple wardrobe and an ensuite, while the other double bedrooms have ample built-in robes, too. There’s additional storage in the hallway while the double-car garage has masses of shelving and cupboards, along with the laundry. Outside, the large shed has lighting and power and could make a great workshop.

The open-plan heart of the home drinks in the sunshine from all angles, so whether you’re cooking in the kitchen, pottering in the pantry, dining at the table, or relaxing in the lounge the views and the vitamin D surround you. The conservatory has access to the lawn and gardens beyond – a great space that gives the home an indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining.

There are all kinds of spots around the house to enjoy the views or to follow the sun’s journey from behind the hills in the morning to the evening as it sets behind Kapiti Island.

It’s in an extraordinarily quiet spot that’s very well connected with a bus stop just at the top of the cul-de-sac, and the local park a few footsteps away. Schools, shops, and the beach are just minutes from your front door.

In the current owner’s own words, this is a generous home, with generous gardens and generous neighbours.