491a Karaka Bay Road Karaka Bays, Wellington City

Imagine waking up to the sun rising over the harbour, stepping across the road for a dip in one of Wellington's best bays, or strolling a few metres to a divine seaside caf ... These are just some of the pleasures this magnificent waterfront home offers within a stone's skip of Scorching Bay. One of two, architecturally designed and immaculately presented, the light filled northern one combines sophistication, versatility and next-to-no maintenance in a highly prized location with panoramic views and great sun. Enjoy as a sublime four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with a superb guest suite. Or use one of the bedrooms to work from home -- but away from the rest of the household. Outdoor living couldn't be lovelier: choose from basking in the 180-degree views of the northeast-facing deck or sequester yourself in the private al fresco suntrap. The supremely appointed entertainers' kitchen is as stylish as the light-drenched living and dining space. And there's a charming TV room with a serene native bush outlook should you ever tire of the ever-changing seascape.

Other features include:

• tiled bathrooms with wet showers and underfloor heating
• full-height double-glazing and three heat pumps for year-round comfort
• open study with spectacular view over Scorching Bay
• warmth and contrast of jarrah staircase and floorboards
• extensive wall space for hanging artwork
• extra-large internal-access single garage with storage
• lock-and-leave security

No wonder this extraordinary home is for sale for the first time since the Wairarapa-bound owners bought it brand new 11 years ago. If space, specifications and spectacle are paramount, then this is the ultimate in seaside splendour.

House Area: 247 sqm (approx)
Land Area: 295 sqm (approx)
RV: $1,220,000

Viewing: Sundays, 11am-11.45am or by appointment