| 5 Ti Tree Lane, Stanmore Bay | Agents: Jordan Selwyn & Brooke Barrass |

By Amy Houlihan.

Positioned to celebrate grandstand views from its elevated Stanmore Bay location, 5 Ti Tree Lane has been meticulously renovated by the current owners. The 307m2, five-bedroom home was transformed to create a spacious, stylish family retreat and showcase a kaleidoscope of views over land, sea and sky.

The property is located in an exclusive enclave upon a ridge of Whangaparaoa Road, set well back from the road. Stanmore Bay enjoys a relaxed, beachy lifestyle all-year-round, only a 30-minute drive from Auckland CBD. Along with the local dining, retail and commercial hubs dotted along the peninsula, Silverdale is rapidly expanding and caters to every daily need as well as offering a selection of excellent childcare and schools.

Specialising in construction and interiors, the current owners recognised the exceptional potential and ‘good bones’ of the original home. With an expert touch they worked to bring it back to life, lightening it up, contemporising and maximising the spaces to suit their young family. No expense has been spared in the transformation, with high quality fittings and finishes complementing the spectacular outlook, which is captured from every room.

The smart, white weatherboard exterior is an introduction to the monochrome aesthetic that follows inside. A modern white, Scandinavian style palette is contrasted with pops of black, as well as plush dark carpets and polished timber floors. Through the front door, a wide, open staircase arrives up at the top floor. The generous chef’s kitchen has a scullery and overlooks the casual living and dining space. This flows out to a large, north-facing deck, where the glass balustrade leaves the outlook uninterrupted. The 180-degree spectacle extends from the Weiti River to the east around to the coastline to the east, interspersed with patchworks of green of the valleys and sparkling blue water of the sea. It’s a glorious outlook by day as well as night, as all the lights of the peninsula come to life as darkness falls. There is separate formal dining and a lounge room – each area connects seamlessly and a high ceiling stud and multiple windows enhance the feeling of space.

There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms on this level – the master has a large dressing room and tiled ensuite with walk-in shower. Thanks to the elevated aspect all the downstairs rooms also enjoy the views and the layout means kids can enjoy their own independent space. There are two bedrooms, a bathroom, living area and study down here, as well as another large bedroom or home office space located next to the carpeted double garage.

Outside, the grounds have been landscaped with low-maintenance plantings and plans drawn up for an infinity pool, should the new owners wish to go ahead. There’s also plenty of space for parking, including under the double carport.

A true sense of relaxed glamour has been achieved in the transformation, with the property epitomising spacious, coastal family living.