Huntington has come into its own over the years, growing from the newest edge of the city into one of its most settled and sought-after corners, and it is easy to see why so many families now choose to make the north of Hamilton their home. Borman Road runs right through the heart of it, with schools, shops and the road out of the city all within easy reach, so the everyday comes together without any effort at all.

Inside, the feeling is one of quiet, constant comfort. Brick on the outside and double glazing and full insulation within wrap the home in warmth, while electric central air conditioning keeps every day at just the temperature you like, whether it is the height of summer or the depths of a Waikato winter. And on those evenings when only a real fire will do, the woodburner is there to draw everyone in close.

There is room here for a family to live together and still find a little space of their own, with four bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area where cooking, conversation and dinner at the table all come together, while the separate lounge gives movie night a room of its own. A dedicated laundry keeps the rhythm of the week running gently in the background.

Step outside and the electric louvre roof makes the outdoor living an easy, everyday choice, with a rain sensor that closes it the moment the weather turns, so the cushions can stay out, the table can stay set, and long afternoons can carry on into the evening.

When it comes to storage, the home offers something rare in the north: three-car garaging, giving the cars a place to rest, the bikes and sports gear a proper home, and plenty of room left over for whatever the years ahead might bring, with a garden shed to look after the tools so that everything has somewhere to belong.

Built in 2011, it offers all the ease of a modern home and is ready for you now. Waikato Waldorf School, Rototuna Primary School, Rototuna Junior and Senior High School and Hamilton Christian School are all close by, the shops are only a short drive away, and Resolution Drive puts you on the Expressway in minutes whenever the weekend calls.

However full the day has been, this is the home that welcomes you back to comfort, every single time.