86 Downing Street, Crofton Downs, Wellington City, Wellington

"No compromise" is the way to describe the approach of the couple who have planned and developed one of the finest homes we have come across in Wellington. The combination of a bushland setting, privacy and sunny aspect gave the site a perfect start. Add to that experienced and uncompromising owners, working with bespoke builders, and what has been achieved is a home of comfort, energy efficiency and quiet luxury. A combination of hard-wearing bamboo flooring and luxurious carpet combine with dual-zone radiator central heating, heated bathroom floors and UPVC double glazing to create a toasty-warm home.

As the property is ideally suited to entertaining you'll be delighted with the contemporary kitchen, complete with stone benchtops, free-standing over-size oven, soft-close doors and drawers, and lit display cabinets. In addition, what modern kitchen would be complete without a butler's pantry?!

There are two living areas and two roomy decks with views to the harbour to enjoy, as well as approximately 4000m2 of native bushland on title. The industrious owners have thoughtfully planned and executed an ecological restoration that is an example to all of what can be done to bring back native bushland and its attendant birdlife. There have been over 2000 native plants added to the site to bring it to life, creating a low-maintenance botanist's and bird-lover's paradise.

With a fully-insulated, over-size double garage and three off-street car parks, you'll never be short of space or comfort for guests or projects. There's further storage under the stairs and in the attic space. Don't delay. See this home of excellence before it's gone.