You've made the decision to downsize from the family home, but you need an apartment to call home when you aren't out overseas or at your beach house. Maybe you are a young family starting out and want a school that offers your young one a good start in life. Or it could be that you have a profession that demands your time and energy so apartment life away from the CBD is just the relaxing tonic you need at the end of a hard day at the coal face.

The beauty of this immaculately presented apartment in the heart of Stonefields is its sub-penthouse, corner position. Elevated in its 3rd floor location for sunshine and views, the private outdoor balcony is covered and flows neatly from the well-configured living area. Every centimetre of space has been exploited from the front entrance to the versatile kitchen and dining area flowing to the living room and terrace beyond. The galley kitchen with floor to ceiling cabinetry, tiled splash, under-bench oven and ceramic hob has a pretty view to the east for morning sun.

Two big double bedrooms - one of which could be your home office or spare room, are served by a chic bathroom with glass shower, compact vanity and muted tile flooring.

Stroll down on a Saturday morning to the caf and local shopping precinct to meet up with friends or head to the Speights Ale House for your Friday night drinks.

Along with one carpark in a secure gated and fenced compound, the low maintenance lock-and-leave will suit those looking to take it easy have a life.

Well located for all the fun activities you'll have time for on the weekends including Remuera Golf Course, Auckland Netball Centre, eastern bay beaches, parks and Mt Wellington walkways nearby. Handy too for all the usual bus, train and motorway commuting options.