Church Bay Road, Oneroa, Auckland

Everything about this property surprises and impresses. There are unparalleled living and business opportunities on offer here.

The main house provides vast first floor open plan living. The superb modern kitchen has a butler's pantry and a neat study. The living/dining area opens onto four large decks, one with an automated louvre shade. You can drink in lovely sea views from there. The superb master suite opens onto a deck, as does one of two double bedrooms.

Take the lift or stairs and you'll discover that downstairs is just as surprising, with a massive lounge/rumpus room opening onto a terrace with an outdoor fireplace and pizza oven plus a separate courtyard with its own bar and spa. You will also find double garages on either side of the entrance and plenty of parking for guests.

But this is much more than a stunning private residence. Two, self-contained studios, with fully equipped kitchens, provide holiday accommodation. And these Secret Garden Apartments get rave reviews.

One reason for those reviews is the 'secret garden' itself. The more than 2000 sqm section has been transformed into a park-like wonderland. There are timber walkways and a bure-styled gazebo in the fully landscaped mature garden, ready to be explored and enjoyed.

The other reason for those glowing reviews and the fantastic lifestyle on offer here is the location of this phenomenal property. Oneroa Village, with its cafes, restaurants and shops is a short walk away. Three lovely beaches are just as close. Both Cable Bay and Mudbrick vineyards and restaurants are just down the road. On top of all that, the passenger ferry is a four-minute drive away, and the car ferry is a 10-minute drive away.

What more could you ask for? Double glazing and solar panels on the roof perhaps? You've got them here, plus three heat pumps in the main house and one in each apartment. As well as a  garden shed and two water pumps. All the hard work has been done so all the next owner has to do is enjoy the fruits of that meticulous labour.