This cleverly modernised home in the vibrant heart of Mount Maunganui could create a new class in real estate - micro urban oasis living in a busy seaside town. It's true - you can wear your high heels and easily stroll to all the entertainment pleasures of the Mount, yet once the big electric gate slides across behind you, you are home in a quiet sanctuary removed from the hustle nearby. The heart of the house is its impressive open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, spilling out as it does onto the completely private kwila deck surrounding a deep, refreshing swimming pool. You'll feel like you have learned another language - there are so many new ways of expressing yourself here. The stunningly lit poolside piazza is protected from the outside world by a high solid wall, yet iconic Mauao looms large to one side, the splendid Kaimai sunsets to another. And around one corner, out of the eye of guests, is the boutique fresh potage garden, the BBQ and a clothesline. Smart eye-level windows in the piazza wall enable you to keep a watchful eye on the kids playing in the secret garden below, the fenced lawn area providing extra space for them to camp out in summer on the 630sq m low maintenance site. The sun-drenched pool and piazza area is a luxurious meeting place, a real oasis for outdoor living. And in winter, the emphasis can switch, with the Rinnai remote controlled gas fireplace putting the pulse into the heart of the house, cleverly transferring its excess heat to the main bedroom and hallway. From the spacious main entranceway, guests glide into the main lounge, unaware of the large concealed laundry on their left. The kitchen makes a bold statement, led by the black granite island bench in front of the stylish DeLonghi stainless steel hob and rangehood. The hob is gas, and the oven electric. A skylight above the island bench adds natural light and ventilation. The large dining area sits alongside the poolside windows, the lounge and dining areas enhanced by luxurious 100 per cent wool carpet. The opulent hallway has double doors to close it off from the lounge and provides access to the main bathroom, with its original wood flooring, and three double bedrooms ending its run in the second lounge area that faces the quiet street. A large balcony adds to the pleasure. The capacious master bedroom has a separate walk-in dressing room and en suite. And underneath this home there's garaging for three vehicles (accessible by passenger list) and parking for four more on the new exposed aggregate driveway - all inside the security gate.

