41A Hackett Street, St Marys Bay, Auckland City, Auckland

Celebrating a prime, elevated position on St Marys Bay's exclusive northern slopes, this stylishly expanded workingman's cottage unfolds to showcase significant space and cinematic vistas that must be experienced to be believed.

Inside, a beautiful balance of classic character and contemporary elegance has been captured in the home's inspired renovation. The surprisingly generous floor plan flows across a series of split levels, offering multiple zones for seamless living and easy entertaining.

Gallery-style walls provide the perfect canvas for feature artworks and are anchored by native timber flooring that has been sanded back and sealed for a light, natural finish. Heated concrete floors provide lovely warmth on the ground level's kitchen and living space. A chic new Poggenpohl kitchen is as functional as it is stunning, with plenty of storage complete with Miele and Liebherr appliances.

The inside flows out to alfresco living that savours a sense of wonderful privacy. It's flooded with sun and illuminated with natural light all day. The deck becomes another room, thanks to sensor-operated LouvreTec and adjustable shutters, while the landscaped, easy-care back garden has space for a trampoline, plunge pool or outdoor fire.

The entry level boasts a high stud, separate dining area and third bedroom/office, while upstairs the lounge enjoys a covered balcony and panoramic, ever-changing views of the harbour, Harbour Bridge, Rangitoto and Devonport. Two bedrooms are serviced by the main bathroom, while the top floor master retreat has its own ensuite and captures the best outlook of the entire house - a 180-degree view of city, sea and sky.

As residents of this highly coveted neighbourhood well know, location is everything here. It's an easy stroll from all the world-class shopping, eateries and bars of Jervois Road, Ponsonby Road, the waterfront, Wynyard Quarter and CBD, and well-serviced by good public transport.

* Floor area 164m2 (more or less)