It's location, location, SURPRISE as the unexpectedly magnificent harbour view is revealed at this stellar freestanding home, five minutes stroll from Newmarket in Double Grammar zone.

Hear visitors gasp as they recognise white unicorn territory with this oh-so-rare combination of sought-after attributes and versatile layout. It's a stone's throw from Newmarket's adored shopping, dining and train station, towards Remuera.

It packs the thunderbolt revelation of an unforeseen and protected sparkling gulf view from private, green grounds in a cul-se-sac, also zoned for Newmarket School and Remuera Intermediate. This renovated 1960s cedar-and-block home is secure behind a front wall protecting seven-car off street parking, bolstering an oversized internal-access single garage. That's handy seeing as it's a brilliant entertainer. Eminently usable grounds front and back team with a layout complete with a lift, able to suit one family or upstairs-downstairs options.

Pass the front grounds' often-climbed magnolia tree and entertaining pergola, entering to discover due north orientation and the jolt of a view centred on Rangitoto and picturesque water activity. Revel in the outlook from the wrap-around deck with rain-activated louvre roof or the big living-dining room it flows off, incorporating acoustic-enhancing features. The kitchen was designed as a gourmet chef's delight and the ensuited master bedroom wakes up to the view. Another bedroom, bathroom and abundant storage complete this level from which a lift and wide staircase go down. Let family life continue in a lower level which alternately can be self-contained. Its wide swathe of living accompanies two more bedrooms, another bathroom and a simple kitchen and laundry. It flows out easily to level, private rear lawn harbouring great vegetable gardens, with other edibles and a man-cave onsite.

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