35 Lewis Road, Lynmore, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

With Lynmore Tennis Club and park right across the road, tennis buffs should be clamouring to live this close to the action. Coffee in the sun on the balcony each morning is a great way to start the day and contemplate the match. There's a lot more to enjoy here, however.

A prior renovation modernised the house considerably - extending it to create a family-friendly, five-bedroom home - or four plus an office.

The high-gabled ceiling in family living enhances the space this home relishes. This is the heart of the home - with entertaining revolving around a bespoke kitchen and outdoor flow. The aqua glass splashback is a talking point; while the high-end finish highlights the attention to detail here.

A wrap-around balcony extends entertaining and relaxation outside from all corners of this family hub. As dining slips out to the sun, the balcony follows past the lounge and around the corner to another balcony extension before stepping on to a stage to blend with the backyard playground.

Matching the size and scale of this home is a full section - at around 835 square metres. From the street front, the home appears two levels Thanks to the slope of the site however, it is in fact all single living. Only the huge garage sits on this lower level - its 7.8metre length allowing plenty of room for a workshop and bikes. No laundry here, either. That's upstairs -conveniently beside the kitchen.

Bedrooms and bathroom facilities sweep down the passage to the primary suite at the far end - a spacious retreat for parents, with a walk-in wardrobe, designer bathroom and outdoor flow to a deck and the garden. Ample lawn for the kids and pets to romp around safely and a dedicated corner for the veggies.

Only a short walk or even shorter bike ride down to Redwood Forest. Lifestyle, leisure and recreation doesn't even begin to cover all that this property offers.