First time on the market since new - and easy to see why the original owners have stayed. Superbly located in one of Parnell's most sought-after, quiet, no-exit residential streets, this tidy free-standing concrete block home (one of five) will tug at your heartstrings too - for many reasons.

Timeless design by Geoff Ward Architect makes the most of the elevated north-facing position with all-day sun pouring into virtually every room. Fabulous views over the green of the valley to the harbour and Rangitoto Island.

Spacious open plan living opens through French doors to a lovely private garden courtyard and a deck where you can savour the sun. In winter, a gas fire infuses the home with warmth and hard to resist ambience.

With a walk-through dressing room and ensuite, the master bedroom on the upper level feels exceptionally spacious beneath a high-pitched ceiling capturing views of both the Sky Tower and a sweeping harbour panorama. Two more generous bedrooms include one on the upper level with a lovely view beside the family bathroom and a third on the main level.

Storage throughout is unusually generous with big linen cupboards, a full laundry downstairs and additional storage in the internal double garage.

Extremely comfortable with scope to personalise to your taste, this immaculate lock-up and leave hideaway sits at a price level that will have broad appeal.

Put it at the top of your viewing list.