49 Baxter Michael Crescent, Cambridge, Waipa, Waikato

This St Kilda sanctuary is a prime example of a home so lovely and accommodating that you'll never want to leave. Careful thought and creativity have gone into the design of the large 353 sq m house, which is stylish, practical, classically elegance, and big on modern luxury. It's an absolute cracker for hosting get-togethers and able to cater for a big, bustling family.

The quality home issues a warm welcome, offers comfort with a friendly vibe, and is as contemporary as it is timeless. And is there a better house for entertaining? Let your culinary aspirations go wild in the high-end kitchen. Prepare meals and sweep the mess away into the butler's pantry, which is a fantastic sidekick to the designer kitchen.

Casual and formal living and dining areas ensure there's no shortage of room for family and friends. The brick-wall fireplace is a focal point of the lounge and seamless indoor-outdoor flow encourages relaxation and makes alfresco pastimes incredibly pleasurable. The covered patio is made for leisurely dining, barbecues and parties, and the way it runs onto lawn means there's room for the whole family, as well as their furry friends, to enjoy.

A home to treasure and serve a family over a lifetime, this everyday oasis provides five bedrooms - or four and a study - supported by tiled bathrooms, including an ensuite. A separate laundry, triple garage and storage complete the dream house which is peacefully sequestered up a private right-of-way in a highly prized St Kilda enclave.

Ahead of its time when first developed, prestigious and holistic St Kilda draws its inspiration from international eco-village examples. It blends city and country aspects to perfection and has great lifestyle aspects, including wetlands and a cafe/bistro. It lies minutes from central Cambridge and close to main arterial networks.