Here's the classic New Zealand villa complete with white picket fence - but without the ties.\n\nYou'll get all the benefits of apartment living yet have the flexibility of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and generous living spaces on a compact landscaped site in desirable Parnell. Empathetically-renovated keeping the lovely sash windows, enviable fire surround and other villa-defining features, yet adding the modern touch to raise the comfort factor.\n\nThe chic interior will become the backdrop to your new lifestyle - hunker down near the fire for winter, but truly appreciate the way the kitchen flows to the back garden when the sun makes a welcome appearance. The private paved outdoor area makes for peaceful solitude or sociable entertaining.\n\nOff-street parking is a real plus, while the modest section excuses you from weekend maintenance duty - a great way to buy yourself more time.\n\nPerfect for a busy professional who covets their leisure hours, an independent retired couple who wish to lock up and leave when the travel urge strikes, or a family looking to downsize in the coveted Grammar zones.\n\nAlberon Reserve, the Rose Garden and Judges Bay a pleasant stroll away, and downtown is only 3km drive; what's not to love?\n\nFINAL NOTICE - AUCTION: 2pm, Wednesday 13 June 2012 (unless sold prior)\nBayleys, Maritime Square, 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central