New England colonial chic meets Scandinavian restraint in this substantial 440sqm residence. 1 of just a handful of full sites on Vale Road within 500m flat walk to St Heliers Beach and serenely set on a parklike 809sqm north-facing corner site.

Fully fenced and framed by mature trees encapsulated by tui birdsong, this painstakingly renovated two-storey homestead of six bedrooms and four bathrooms will appeal to those who lead a busy executive lifestyle. The semi self contained 6th bedroom is perfect for an au pair or extended family, boasting an ensuite and provision for a kitchenette.

The flexible and multipurpose floor plan is a dream come true for those conducting daily life around a busy social calendar. Blending immaculate light-filled interiors with expansive outdoor entertaining, the family pool accessed via flush sill stackers will be a refreshing treat in the height of summer. The highly specced designer kitchen sustains the minimalist north-European theme with blond timber, Edison lighting, dark cabinetry and white stone benchtop embellished by a dazzling mirrored splashback.

Very private and basking in all day sun, a choice of dedicated living areas includes a formal living room and dining area with vaulted ceilings extending to cruise-deck portico; a ground floor home cinema/media room and an oversize rumpus/games space with corner bar doubling as extra accommodation space. The 28-panel solar power system is just one of many sophisticated 21st Century hi-tech features in this turn-key home.

Plenty of parking and huge garaging for two and yet the convenience of being so close to St Heliers Bay to walk to the precinct for an array of cafes, bars and restaurants, make this a lifestyle to savour for social butterflies with kids and doggies to consider. Close to transport connections and spoilt for choice for schools with St Ignatius, Churchill Park School and Glendowie College all falling within the zone, the chance to begin life's big adventure starts here.