25 Baumea Rise, Massey, Waitakere City, Auckland

This high-quality, brand-new home is built into the Baumea Rise ridge, which affords it great light, sun and elevated views. Considered design over two spacious levels provides good separation and plenty of room for family living, while modern features throughout ensure an easy, comfortable lifestyle.

A stylish interior palette sees white gallery-style walls anchored with light timber floors and accented with feature light fittings. Entry level is upstairs, where one of the two bedrooms up here has its own outdoor access and fully tiled ensuite. This makes it ideal for teenagers, extended family or guests. The oversized, double internal garage is carpeted and has built-in storage.

The expansive and open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen space has large picture windows flooding it with natural light and showcasing views out over the valley and Waitemata Harbour in the distance. The chef’s kitchen has a large waterfall island, a six-burner gas cooktop and generous storage.

A wide staircase arrives downstairs, where two bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom and the master suite has its own ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and deck access. The large lounge down here also flows out to the deck and flat, fully fenced lawns.

The beauty of this quiet cul-de-sac is that it is adjacent to the expansive Royal Reserve, Sports Field and Playground, which provide endless space for exercise, recreation and for kids to play just footsteps from home. Westgate Shopping Centre is a short drive away, as are Costco, Northwest Mall and motorway onramps.