The Jones boys at Jones Architects have done it again: created a fabulous yet practical home right in the heart of the Ponsonby village.

A charming villa from the outside - a 21st century home when you step inside. The living area with gas fire is spacious and the stainless steel kitchen is stylised and streamlined. The loggia is a very private second living area and a place to read Sunday papers in the sun; at night pull down the loggia screen, warm yourself in front of the open fire and savour wide views of Ponsonby and the playground at nearby Vermont Reserve and across to the red lights of the Skytower. Whether it is friends for dinner or a party for 60 this home delights and surprises. There is underfloor heating in the bathrooms and master bedroom, a vast array of cupboards, an unheard of man cave, a large separate laundry next to the big double garage...and outside there is room to park a boat.

Mostly though this home boasts a wonderful location. 2 minutes for the milk and paper, a bottle of red or a flat white from Ripe and a short stroll to Ponsonby Rd.

Warm, sunny, spacious and bright, this well insulated, elevated home provides the best of modern living.