With its geometric white exterior and palm-filled outdoor spaces, this mid-century-style home conjures up a slice of Palm Springs in Takapuna. The 385sqm four-bedroom house cuts no corners when it comes to impeccable craftsmanship. Exposed bricks with bagged and plaster finishes bring an artisan touch to the exterior with missing bricks on the entry wall lending a breeze-block effect. Cedar and glass panels on the ground floor slide open for seamless flow between the kitchen-living-dining area, the backyard pool, courtyard and media room beyond. The kitchen is a magnificent insertion within the space, with a wet bar and scullery, and a stylish mix of blonde wood cabinetry and grey stone benches and splashback. Three generous bedrooms upstairs each have their own bathroom, plus there is a smaller guest room. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with freestanding bath, an impressive green stone vanity and a shower with large skylight above to give the illusion of bathing alfresco. Timber shutters on the top floor create privacy and shade for the bedrooms — another nature-inspired touch. With everything you need, and some, this home really has us California dreamin’.