37 Rue D' Amarres, Gulf Harbour, Auckland

Nestled in a boutique enclave with your own private 22 metre marina, the French name of this estate gives you a sense of the lifestyle and ambiance that await. Imagine yourself in a European waterfront setting, with the sun beaming and the sparkling azure water lapping at the edge of your property, and you'll start to form a picture of what it's like to live here.

Built 15 years ago, this sensational 356sqm home was designed by renowned Patterson Architects, on a site specifically chosen by its only owners to encapsulate their vision of harbourside living, complete with superb north-facing water views. Visionary indeed, the house is full concrete construction, designed to perform well in mild earthquake conditions using special steel piling system.

Boating aficionados know that finding a home with a berth of this size is incredibly rare, saving you thousands of dollars of rent a month, and the knowledge that your vessel is safe and secure.

This pristine haven is as new, as its only been lived in for a few weeks a year. Entertaining is a flawless experience as the space can easily hold 80 guests, with luxurious open plan living and outdoor flow to a sumptuous portico and balcony, with outdoor kitchen and oven. Slide a homemade pizza in to cook, take a refreshing dip into the in-ground pool and then rehydrate in this enviable outdoor area once your meal is ready.

This smart home gives you everything you could dream of in terms of technology, with air conditioning and underfloor heating throughout, electronic louvres, pool and heated spa.

Some existing chattels will stay, including the stunning floor to ceiling wood cabinets and the movie projector and screen.

With only 16 private sites within this prestigious estate, opportunities to purchase a home of this calibre and features are rare. Bringing to fruition Auckland's moniker, the City of Sails, enjoy tranquil waterfront living with everything you need close by, including country club, sought-after schools, and ferry access to the CBD.