comes to the home itself the exceptional quality is evident in every aspect, from the flawless design to the most minute style details. Together builders and craftsmen have created a masterpiece; consider the interior and exterior hand rendered plaster, or the fossilised Indian stone that marks the entrance. Other features include the beautiful kauri ceiling of the study, a stunning Tasmanian Oak kitchen - the curves of which were crafted by a boat builder, and of course the architecturally designed stainless steel sculptures which top the columns of the balcony. In practical terms art embraces the necessities of life -there are walled areas protecting the outdoor living from the sea breeze, shutters provide sun shelter and courtyards afford additional indoor/outdoor living space. Balconies, courtyards and countless nooks and crannies allow for moments of absolute peace and tranquillity, and the curve of the home reflects the curve of the rolling hillside. Indeed the location itself is second to none - set on a stretch of pristine Bay of Plenty coastline, the endless white sand beaches remain only peppered with holidaymakers even in the height of summer. The local township retains the character of a bygone era, yet there is every facility needed. The bustling city of Tauranga is a 45-minute commute, Auckland only an hour and a half. This property epitomizes the ideal of 'the best of both worlds' - a private sanctuary with the outside world within easy reach.