40 Calais Terrace, Ostend, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Ordinary is off the table. This three-bedroom timber weatherboard home, washed in colour and wrapped in lush gardens and native bush, feels like the kind of place where stories unfold-some planned, some unexpected. Floating wood floors bridge the crafted warmth inside and the beauty outside.

Sun pours in. The open-plan kitchen and dining area extend to an alfresco deck, partially covered so you can enjoy morning coffee or a late-night glass of something decent-rain or shine. The lounge and master suite spill onto a broad verandah, kissed by morning light and framed by riotous bougainvillea, as if nature itself wanted to join the conversation.

Layers of possibility. A garden studio sits within earshot of a kids' play cabin, nestled in a tiered green wonderland. Below, is a secure garage, workshop, laundry plus a separate office and a generous studio with its own entrance. The stage is set for work-from-home, creative retreat, or an income-generating venture-because who says a home can't multitask?

An open invitation. Schools, Ostend village, and public transport are within walking distance-but let's be real, you may never want to leave. This is more than a house; it's an invitation to live a little differently, a little bolder, a little better. Now's the time to make a move.