With hot debate over whether Waiheke's northern or southern views are the most picturesque, this substantial, architecturally designed home solves the conundrum with both.

Wake up to sunny mornings overlooking the northern gulf and Palm Beach headland, then stay awhile for sunsets over the tip of Rangitoto, with pretty Putiki Bay, semi-rural vistas, and the mainland as the backdrop.

This well-proportioned three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom house has been thoughtfully crafted on different levels to maximise the view shafts while creating fabulous functional spaces.

The main floor's entertaining area features a kitchen with two adjacent, interchangeable spaces for dining and lounging.

These areas open seamlessly to semi-covered and open decks, and are just a few steps up from the expansive rear lawn.

Back inside, the large, open-plan, formal lounge area features a woodburner and deck with beautiful views over the water to the mainland.

A split-level down are two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and direct access to a deck and the lovely back lawn.

There's also a sizeable family bathroom with tiled shower and separate spa bathtub, plus two hallway storage cupboards on this level.

The entire top level of the house is dedicated to the master suite, with walk-through wardrobe and sizeable bathroom with shower.

Here you can sit in bed or on your private deck with your morning cuppa and drink in those fabulous views over the northern gulf.

A generous garage with internal access sits at ground level. The space includes room for two vehicles, a powder room, large workshop area, extra storage space and a laundry.

There's also a huge flat parking area for vehicles and the boat on the concrete driveway, with plenty of room to turn around.

This solid home on a huge site is a great design, with potential opportunity to develop.

It's an easy drive to Onetangi and Palm Beach, as well as the schools and the Ostend hub.

Whether permanent home or holiday retreat, the location is premium on this hard-to-come-by exclusive location.