Enjoying a gloriously elevated position on the ridge alongside its exclusive Arney Road neighbours, this must-see weatherboard DGZ family home is offered for the first time in 14 years.

The first thing you'll notice is the commanding presence above the street. Close the front gate (or garage door) of this very special home and you literally shut the world out.

The seamless flow to a wraparound deck from the kitchen and living areas is what entertainer's crave. In every room you get a sense of being above it all - but wait there's more.

Pop upstairs to the spacious master bedroom suite and marvel at the harbour views. Relax in your purpose-built viewing lounge, stay warm as the sun beams in, watch the cruise ships come and go, and breathe in the serenity.

The main level features three other bedrooms, two bathrooms, large formal lounge and stair access to the double garage and gym or store-room below. The manicured gardens are like a tropical resort - the centrepiece being a fabulously sun-drenched pool.

Fifty metres away, your kids and their friends will love the nearby playground and parklands at Wharua Reserve. The Saturday markets, shops, cafes and restaurants of Parnell & Newmarket are also within strolling distance; highlighting the remarkable convenience of life in such a central northern slopes Remuera location.

The owners have enjoyed countless family fun times in Bell Road since 2010. Their now-adult children have left home, so it's time for them to do the same. Pre-auction offers are welcome and flexible settlement terms are available.

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