This perfect lock and leave urban sanctuary in the sought after Herne Bay locale is stunningly constructed from concrete and cedar.

It offers top security, minimal maintenance and a relaxed lifestyle on the popular Jervois Road strip.

The freestanding, freehold home by award-winning Gerrad Hall Architect will appeal to a variety of buyers - from families with older children to working professionals and empty nesters.

The clever layout offers choices to configure either as 4 bedrooms or 3 plus a large, self-contained home office area or guest accommodation downstairs incorporating a kitchenette and 3rd bathroom next to the internal double garage. This offers a perfect opportunity to add additional income through Airbnb.

A refined, zen-like industrial aesthetic combines heated concrete floors with the warmth and character of cedar. Double glazing keeps all areas to optimum temperatures. Generous living areas can divide into more intimate spaces with partition doors. Glass sliders open the well-appointed kitchen/dining room to a pool and the lounge with gas fire steps out to a sundrenched west-facing terrace. There are sea views from the master bedroom in its own wing with ensuite/dressing room. In this handy harbourside location among Auckland's best cafes and restaurants and moments to the CBD by bus, this super cool, elegant architectural gem is the ultimate city retreat without a Body Corp. One of a kind. Make it yours.