4A Peel Street, Westmere, Auckland City, Auckland

An exceptional home with heart and soul - and a rare find in Westmere.

A warm 30-year-old cedar house with a relaxed, country feel, this charming home basks in all-day sun and is set on a quiet, private back-section with a lush, tranquil garden. It's hard to believe that the buzz of West Lynn village and the Richmond Rd shopping precinct are only minutes away.

Downstairs the wrap- around veranda opens seamlessly from the garden through French doors into an inviting open-plan living- dining area, perfect for entertaining, Many family and friends gatherings have been held here.

There is an adjacent, compact kitchen, laundry and bathroom. The first of the home's three double bedrooms opens on to a private back courtyard. away yet still so accessible. This room has been a welcome retreat for BnB guests over the years, with experiences enjoyed and shared by our owner.

Upstairs a huge, light-filled master bedroom has bifold windows looking over rooftops to the sea beyond. There is also another bathroom and a bedroom which can also function as a study.

The house is compact, but spacious, with very generous storage throughout. A bonus is the L-shaped garage offering a light, warm, versatile space for a workshop or perhaps an artist's studio.

This home is a sanctuary: it has a special feel that captures the heart. From the moment you walk up the jasmine-lined driveway and set eyes on it, this is a house you won't want to leave.