6 Rotomahana Terrace, Remuera, Auckland City, Auckland

Imagine life when, on a hot summer's day, you don't need to hose down the kids to cool them off. If you've dreamt of good times and family fun - by the pool - you've found it here.

The current owners fell head over heels in love with this pretty villa over a decade ago. It's easy to see why.

Over the years some clever tweaks improved and expanded the floor area to include the third and fourth bedrooms above the double garage. The crowning achievement was surely the creation of seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the new pool, spa and outdoor entertainment patios.

Dining al-fresco is effortless here, so sheltered and deliciously private. Parents of tots will love the direct sight-line from the kitchen bench to the pool. A safe and wholesome environment, the grounds are fully fenced with a flat lawn, an in-built trampoline and a vege plot.

If you're worried about the kids spending too much time on their devices, get them outside - twisting by the pool!