23b Clifton Road, Hauraki, North Shore City, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand

Three minutes. That’s all it takes to be sauntering down in your Havaianas to dip a toe in the tide at the water’s edge on Takapuna Beach. A rare offering after more than 25 years in the same family where the memories are good and beach hangouts have been the norm, this resort-style property in a prestigious street is an elegant choice for discerning families wanting to be in-zone for Hauraki Primary School and Takapuna Grammar School.

A generous floor plan boasts elegant executive living and entertaining spaces both formal and casual with expansive rooms at ground floor level ensuring parties for friends and family at all ages and stages will be the talk of the town for days afterwards. Extensive glazing abounds bringing light and perfect proportion to the layout with easy flow to decks, lawns and an in-ground 10.7 x 11m swimming pool. Start planning the formal dinner parties – these will be catered from your vast classic kitchen with abundant timber cabinetry sitting beneath substantial granite countertops.

Upstairs bedrooms flank the double height entry atrium and maximise the spectacular sea views with principal quarters revealing a huge master bedroom, ensuite Italian tiled bathroom and a Juliet balcony. A second family bathroom has equally high-quality fittings and features another bath-tub. On the ground floor a quiet home office or study has a powder room adjacent for guest use.

The manageable and manicured 689m2 (approx) section includes tropical plantings, a double garage, covered walkways and a dedicated place to park the boat. This is a forever home where you’ll set your schedule by the tide-times and live life in laid-back luxury.