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Best of the Best 115 Nick Johnstone Drive, Church Bay Walking through the stone pillared archway to the front door on idyllic Waiheke Island, one is instantly transported to a world where sipping a glass of wine while looking out over the ocean becomes your everyday reality. Lined with palm trees and crushed shells, the entranceway to this striking home creates the feeling that you are entering your very own paradise. The house was built on the same north facing site enjoyed by the original homestead - a location chosen by the previous farm owners from a landmass of 2200 acres (890.30 hectares). The vendors agreed that this location was the most stunning of all and built what you see today, a timeless designed home that blends effortlessly into the picturesque environment. In fact the New Zealand Master Builders Association acknowledged this and awarded the property runner-up in the 1996 Master Builders House of the Year awards for the Auckland region. This stunning family home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an office, laundry and linen room, dining room and media room, split level formal lounge, family lounge, kitchen with walk in pantry, garaging, a spacious carport and abundant parking for cars and boats. All the tiled areas throughout the house, with the exception of the three ground floor bathrooms, have under-floor heating, as does the media room; and the open fireplace in the formal lounge adds that final warming ambience on winter evenings. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in a generous amount of light and allow you to enjoy the surrounding lush greenery, azure waters and your own personal vista into Matiatia Bay. World class, commanding views draw the eye out to The Noises and beyond to the Barrier Islands then back over Rangitoto to Auckland City from almost any room in the house. Large folding doors throughout most of the house welcome fresh air, and create a good indoor-outdoor flow which lets you effortlessly transition from one space to another giving you the opportunity to enjoy the house inside and out. German Limestone floor tiles inside and out lend a natural feel to the home and create a uniform look across the whole property. These are perfectly complemented by solid stone pillars that are a feature around the exterior of the house. The cladding of plastered brick, charcoal 'powder coated' aluminium and concrete tiled roof completes the picture. In the master bedroom you'll be greeted every morning by the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf below, and you can start the day by stepping out onto the balcony and looking out over the bay before your first cup of coffee. The kitchen is spacious and well designed, and luxurious granite countertops add to the natural materials used throughout. It also sports large bi fold windows, allowing you to pass drinks or snacks to guests with ease while entertaining al fresco in one of the homes 'outdoor rooms'. Entertaining guests will be a regular event on the calendar, as the outside area has many features that will keep visitors engaged. Guests can enjoy a backyard Wimbledon-match and challenge each other to a bout of tennis on the tennis court, or cool off during the hot summer months by taking a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. An outdoor wood-fired oven is the perfect addition for creating a cosy setting whilst socialising and admiring the breath-taking views. The space, privacy, and unparalleled expansive Hauraki Gulf views, along with the location - with Auckland City only a short distance away - make this offering a truly special and unique opportunity. www.bayleys.co.nz/2150555