An iconic home opposite Sentinel Road beach, this is the ultimate, lock up and leave summer entertaining house with warm, centrally heated spaces, a log fire for winter and all the hot spots of Herne Bay and Ponsonby handy. The original character villa has been cleverly modernised for easy, secure contemporary living with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and superb alfresco spaces. All doors open to landscaped private outdoor terraces and a heated pool. Generous living basks in all-day sun with stacking windows and shutters that invite cool coastal breezes. A studio above double garaging is perfect for a home office, extended family or teen. This is perfect contemporary city living for a family or even couples downsizing - with a beach across the road.\n\nAuction: 2pm, Wednesday 20th February 2013 (unless sold prior)\nBayleys Auction Rooms, 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland\n\nFor further information, please email karen.spires@bayleys.co.nz\n\nClick here to find out what's within walking distance from your new home\n\nIf you would like to receive Karen's email newsletter, Karen Spires Residential News, please email her - karen.spires@bayleys.co.nz \nIt's a great way to hear about new listings and keep up to date with the local property market.