124 Arney Road, Remuera, Auckland City, Auckland

Not just a grand address, but a family home of epic proportions. Everything is on a large scale. There’s more than a taste of Hollywood Hills here. The impressive six-bedroom, five-bathroom 743m2 (more or less) contemporary residence designed by award-winning Shanahan Architects is built of solid concrete with zinc and weatherboard cladding. While it is incredibly private on an elevated, gated 1528m2 (more or less) property, sun streams inside all-day through enormous windows that catch wraparound views to the Sky Tower and city skyline.

Three levels connect via a curvaceous floating staircase from the entry where a gym and six car garaging await – a treat for classic car collectors. Massive adjoining spaces on the first floor invite relaxed living and entertaining, indoors and out. Cavity doors allow the kitchen/dining area (with huge hidden scullery) and the lounge with built-in cocktail bar to work as one. Extending across a vast covered terrace with ceiling heaters to an easy-care astro-turf lawn, infinity pool and spa, this cool playground evokes a laid-back Slim Aarons vibe. High studs and fireplaces create a compelling mood and a built-in outdoor barbecue enhances summer dining. There’s a media room on this level and upstairs, a super-sized landing offers another lounge escape.

Well-separated across each level, bedrooms enjoy views and generous bathrooms include four beautiful ensuites. On its own along the north-east aspect the enormous master suite is a spa-like sanctuary with open bathroom and a room-sized dressing room.

There is space to add a lift between floors and potential to convert a large natural bush area into a dream garden.

Experience pure indulgence in a big, bold, bullet-proof home in one of Remuera’s most prestigious Double Grammar Zone addresses, walking distance to Newmarket and Parnell, the waterfront, Bloodworth Park playing fields and handy to all the top private schools.